ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
8,652 km
5,376 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,652 km
5,376 mi / 4,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/El_Salvador
Heading
51°
northeast

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ILS MAD
Airport Name Ilopango International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code ILS MAD
ICAO Code MSSS LEMD
City San Salvador Madrid
Country El Salvador Spain
Timezone America/El_Salvador Europe/Madrid
Elevation 2,021 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 13.700000, -89.120000 40.490000, -3.570000

San Salvador (ILS) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,652 kilometers (5,376 miles / 4,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 El Salvador 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 04:48 in San Salvador, it's 11:48 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.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to San Salvador (ILS) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ilopango International Airport (ILS) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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