MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,538 km
5,305 miles
NLD
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Distance
8,538 km
5,305 mi / 4,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD NLD
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Quetzalcoatl International Airport
IATA Code MAD NLD
ICAO Code LEMD MMNL
City Madrid Nuevo Laredo
Country Spain Mexico
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,001 ft 484 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 27.440000, -99.570000

Madrid (MAD) to Nuevo Laredo (NLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico is 8,538 kilometers (5,305 miles / 4,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Spain with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:52 in Madrid, it's 13:52 in Nuevo Laredo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,517 feet between the two airports. Quetzalcoatl International Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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