CHO
Charlottesville
United States
6,244 km
3,880 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
6,244 km
3,880 mi / 3,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHO MAD
Airport Name Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code CHO MAD
ICAO Code KCHO LEMD
City Charlottesville Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Madrid
Elevation 640 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 38.140000, -78.450000 40.490000, -3.570000

Charlottesville (CHO) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) in Charlottesville, United States to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 6,244 kilometers (3,880 miles / 3,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 05:02 in Charlottesville, it's 11:02 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 1,361 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Charlottesville (CHO) follows a heading of 294° (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 Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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