MAD
Madrid
Spain
9,321 km
5,792 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
9,321 km
5,792 mi / 5,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD RHV
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code MAD RHV
ICAO Code LEMD KRHV
City Madrid San Jose
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,001 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 37.330000, -121.820000

Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 9,321 kilometers (5,792 miles / 5,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 20:58 in Madrid, it's 11:58 in San Jose. 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 1,866 feet between the two airports. Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (RHV) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 42° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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