MAD
Madrid
Spain
9,392 km
5,836 miles
MYF
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,392 km
5,836 mi / 5,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD MYF
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport
IATA Code MAD MYF
ICAO Code LEMD KMYF
City Madrid San Diego
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,001 ft 427 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 32.800000, -117.100000

Madrid (MAD) to San Diego (MYF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) in San Diego, United States is 9,392 kilometers (5,836 miles / 5,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:42 in Madrid, it's 17:42 in San Diego. With a 9-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 1,574 feet between the two airports. Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (MYF) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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