MAD
Madrid
Spain
9,650 km
5,996 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
9,650 km
5,996 mi / 5,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
north

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MAD SYA
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code MAD SYA
ICAO Code LEMD PASY
City Madrid Shemya
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Adak
Elevation 2,001 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 52.700000, 174.100000

Madrid (MAD) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 9,650 kilometers (5,996 miles / 5,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 18:36 in Madrid, it's 07:36 in Shemya. With a 11-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 1,903 feet between the two airports. Eareckson Air Station sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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