BED
Bedford
United States
5,490 km
3,411 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
5,490 km
3,411 mi / 2,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
68°
east northeast

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BED MAD
Airport Name Laurence G Hanscom Field Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code BED MAD
ICAO Code KBED LEMD
City Bedford Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Madrid
Elevation 132 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 42.470000, -71.290000 40.490000, -3.570000

Bedford (BED) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, United States to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 5,490 kilometers (3,411 miles / 2,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 United States with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:59 in Bedford, it's 15:59 in Madrid. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,869 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Laurence G Hanscom Field.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Bedford (BED) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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