MAD
Madrid
Spain
9,360 km
5,816 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,360 km
5,816 mi / 5,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD WHP
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code MAD WHP
ICAO Code LEMD KWHP
City Madrid Los Angeles
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,001 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 34.260000, -118.410000

Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,360 kilometers (5,816 miles / 5,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 07:55 in Madrid, it's 22:55 in Los Angeles. 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.

The return flight from Los Angeles (WHP) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 44° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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