MAD
Madrid
Spain
5,683 km
3,531 miles
WSH
Shirley
United States
Distance
5,683 km
3,531 mi / 3,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
295°
west northwest

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MAD WSH
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Brookhaven Airport
IATA Code MAD WSH
ICAO Code LEMD KHWV
City Madrid Shirley
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/New_York
Elevation 2,001 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 40.820000, -72.870000

Madrid (MAD) to Shirley (WSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Brookhaven Airport (WSH) in Shirley, United States is 5,683 kilometers (3,531 miles / 3,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 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 23:57 in Madrid, it's 17:57 in Shirley. With a 6-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 1,920 feet between the two airports. Brookhaven Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Shirley (WSH) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 66° (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 Brookhaven Airport (WSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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