MAD
Madrid
Spain
5,840 km
3,629 miles
PCT
Princeton/Rocky Hill
United States
Distance
5,840 km
3,629 mi / 3,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD PCT
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Princeton Airport
IATA Code MAD PCT
ICAO Code LEMD K39N
City Madrid Princeton/Rocky Hill
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/New_York
Elevation 2,001 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 40.400000, -74.660000

Madrid (MAD) to Princeton/Rocky Hill (PCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Princeton Airport (PCT) in Princeton/Rocky Hill, United States is 5,840 kilometers (3,629 miles / 3,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 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 18:20 in Madrid, it's 12:20 in Princeton/Rocky Hill. 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 1,873 feet between the two airports. Princeton Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Princeton/Rocky Hill (PCT) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Princeton Airport (PCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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