GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
8,822 km
5,482 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,822 km
5,482 mi / 4,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Phoenix
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GCN MAD
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GCN MAD
ICAO Code KGCN LEMD
City Grand Canyon Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Madrid
Elevation 6,609 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 40.490000, -3.570000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,822 kilometers (5,482 miles / 4,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 20:24 in Grand Canyon, it's 04:24 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 4,608 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 309° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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