MAD
Madrid
Spain
9,059 km
5,629 miles
TKF
Truckee
United States
Distance
9,059 km
5,629 mi / 4,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
316°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

MAD TKF
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Truckee-Tahoe Airport
IATA Code MAD TKF
ICAO Code LEMD KTRK
City Madrid Truckee
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,001 ft 5,904 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 39.320000, -120.140000

Madrid (MAD) to Truckee (TKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TKF) in Truckee, United States is 9,059 kilometers (5,629 miles / 4,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 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 01:27 in Madrid, it's 16:27 in Truckee. 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 3,903 feet between the two airports. Truckee-Tahoe Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Truckee (TKF) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 43° (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 Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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