MAD
Madrid
Spain
9,411 km
5,847 miles
NRS
Imperial Beach
United States
Distance
9,411 km
5,847 mi / 5,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD NRS
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport
IATA Code MAD NRS
ICAO Code LEMD KNRS
City Madrid Imperial Beach
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,001 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 32.570000, -117.110000

Madrid (MAD) to Imperial Beach (NRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) in Imperial Beach, United States is 9,411 kilometers (5,847 miles / 5,081 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 15:56 in Madrid, it's 06:56 in Imperial Beach. 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 1,978 feet between the two airports. Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Imperial Beach (NRS) 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 Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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