FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
7,077 km
4,398 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
7,077 km
4,398 mi / 3,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL MAD
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code FLL MAD
ICAO Code KFLL LEMD
City Fort Lauderdale Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Madrid
Elevation 65 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 40.490000, -3.570000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 7,077 kilometers (4,398 miles / 3,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 03:20 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 09:20 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 1,936 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 283° (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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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