LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,392 km
5,836 miles
TOJ
Madrid
Spain
Distance
9,392 km
5,836 mi / 5,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
44°
northeast

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LAX TOJ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Torrejon Airport
IATA Code LAX TOJ
ICAO Code KLAX LETO
City Los Angeles Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Madrid
Elevation 128 ft 2,026 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 40.500000, -3.450000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (TOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Torrejon Airport (TOJ) in Madrid, Spain is 9,392 kilometers (5,836 miles / 5,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 09:54 in Los Angeles, it's 18:54 in Madrid. With a 9-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 1,898 feet between the two airports. Torrejon Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (TOJ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 311° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Torrejon Airport (TOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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