GRI
Grand Island
United States
7,536 km
4,683 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
7,536 km
4,683 mi / 4,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
55°
northeast

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GRI MAD
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GRI MAD
ICAO Code KGRI LEMD
City Grand Island Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Madrid
Elevation 1,847 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 40.490000, -3.570000

Grand Island (GRI) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 7,536 kilometers (4,683 miles / 4,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 07:32 in Grand Island, it's 14:32 in Madrid. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 306° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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