MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,196 km
5,093 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
8,196 km
5,093 mi / 4,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD ZGF
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code MAD ZGF
ICAO Code LEMD CZGF
City Madrid Grand Forks
Country Spain Canada
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,001 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 49.020000, -118.430000

Madrid (MAD) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 8,196 kilometers (5,093 miles / 4,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Canada. 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 19:30 in Madrid, it's 10:30 in Grand Forks. 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.

The return flight from Grand Forks (ZGF) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 46° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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