MAD
Madrid
Spain
6,885 km
4,278 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
6,885 km
4,278 mi / 3,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
302°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

MAD SQI
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code MAD SQI
ICAO Code LEMD KSQI
City Madrid Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Chicago
Elevation 2,001 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 41.740000, -89.680000

Madrid (MAD) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 6,885 kilometers (4,278 miles / 3,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 United States. 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 05:17 in Madrid, it's 22:17 in Sterling/Rockfalls. 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 1,353 feet between the two airports. Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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