FNL
Fort Collins/Loveland
United States
8,023 km
4,985 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,023 km
4,985 mi / 4,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
52°
northeast

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FNL MAD
Airport Name Northern Colorado Regional Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code FNL MAD
ICAO Code KFNL LEMD
City Fort Collins/Loveland Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5,020 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 40.450000, -105.010000 40.490000, -3.570000

Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) in Fort Collins/Loveland, United States to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,023 kilometers (4,985 miles / 4,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 15:12 in Fort Collins/Loveland, it's 23:12 in Madrid. With a 8-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 3,019 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Northern Colorado Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) follows a heading of 308° (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 Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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