DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
7,972 km
4,954 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
7,972 km
4,954 mi / 4,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
53°
northeast

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DFW MAD
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code DFW MAD
ICAO Code KDFW LEMD
City Dallas-Fort Worth Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Madrid
Elevation 606 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 40.490000, -3.570000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 7,972 kilometers (4,954 miles / 4,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 03:47 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 10:47 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 1,395 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 298° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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