MAD
Madrid
Spain
5,810 km
3,610 miles
SXY
Sidney
United States
Distance
5,810 km
3,610 mi / 3,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD SXY
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Sidney Municipal Airport
IATA Code MAD SXY
ICAO Code LEMD KN23
City Madrid Sidney
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/New_York
Elevation 2,001 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 42.300000, -75.420000

Madrid (MAD) to Sidney (SXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Sidney Municipal Airport (SXY) in Sidney, United States is 5,810 kilometers (3,610 miles / 3,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 08:05 in Madrid, it's 02:05 in Sidney. 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.

The return flight from Sidney (SXY) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 66° (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 Sidney Municipal Airport (SXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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