MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,978 km
5,578 miles
XSD
Tonopah
United States
Distance
8,978 km
5,578 mi / 4,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD XSD
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Tonopah Test Range
IATA Code MAD XSD
ICAO Code LEMD KTNX
City Madrid Tonopah
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,001 ft 5,550 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 37.800000, -116.800000

Madrid (MAD) to Tonopah (XSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Tonopah Test Range (XSD) in Tonopah, United States is 8,978 kilometers (5,578 miles / 4,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 19:43 in Madrid, it's 10:43 in Tonopah. 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 3,549 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Test Range sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tonopah (XSD) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 45° (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 Tonopah Test Range (XSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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