BFR
Bedford
United States
6,813 km
4,234 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
6,813 km
4,234 mi / 3,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
59°
east northeast

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BFR MAD
Airport Name Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code BFR MAD
ICAO Code KBFR LEMD
City Bedford Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis Europe/Madrid
Elevation 727 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 38.840000, -86.450000 40.490000, -3.570000

Bedford (BFR) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 6,813 kilometers (4,234 miles / 3,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:27 in Bedford, it's 16:27 in Madrid. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,274 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Bedford (BFR) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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