MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,309 km
5,163 miles
SAT
San Antonio
United States
Distance
8,309 km
5,163 mi / 4,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD SAT
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport San Antonio International Airport
IATA Code MAD SAT
ICAO Code LEMD KSAT
City Madrid San Antonio
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Chicago
Elevation 2,001 ft 809 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 29.530000, -98.470000

Madrid (MAD) to San Antonio (SAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in San Antonio, United States is 8,309 kilometers (5,163 miles / 4,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 15:19 in Madrid, it's 08:19 in San Antonio. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,192 feet between the two airports. San Antonio International Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from San Antonio (SAT) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 52° (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 San Antonio International Airport (SAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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