BMI
Bloomington/Normal
United States
6,902 km
4,288 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
6,902 km
4,288 mi / 3,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BMI MAD
Airport Name Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code BMI MAD
ICAO Code KBMI LEMD
City Bloomington/Normal Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Madrid
Elevation 871 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 40.480000, -88.920000 40.490000, -3.570000

Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) in Bloomington/Normal, United States to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 6,902 kilometers (4,288 miles / 3,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 12:52 in Bloomington/Normal, it's 19:52 in Madrid. With a 7-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 1,130 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Bloomington/Normal (BMI) follows a heading of 301° (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 Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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