# Distance from Las Cruces (LRU) to Madrid (MAD)

> 8,735 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,735 km / 5,428 mi / 4,717 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 303° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 22:36 in Las Cruces, it's 06:36 in Madrid)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,456 ft (MAD is lower than LRU)

## Airports

### [Las Cruces International Airport (LRU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lru-las-cruces-las-cruces-international-airport/1ef266df-2824-6642-ace4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Las Cruces, United States
- ICAO: KLRU
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 32.290000, -106.920000
- Elevation: 4,457 ft

### [Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mad-madrid-madrid-barajas-international-airport/1ef266df-455a-6e50-a18b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Madrid, Spain
- ICAO: LEMD
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 40.490000, -3.570000
- Elevation: 2,001 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:36 in Las Cruces, it's 06:36 in Madrid.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Las Cruces International Airport (LRU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lru-las-cruces-las-cruces-international-airport/1ef266df-2824-6642-ace4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mad-madrid-madrid-barajas-international-airport/1ef266df-455a-6e50-a18b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)