MAD
Madrid
Spain
6,210 km
3,859 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
6,210 km
3,859 mi / 3,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD YQS
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code MAD YQS
ICAO Code LEMD CYQS
City Madrid St Thomas
Country Spain Canada
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Toronto
Elevation 2,001 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 42.770000, -81.110000

Madrid (MAD) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 6,210 kilometers (3,859 miles / 3,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Canada. 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 23:34 in Madrid, it's 17:34 in St Thomas. 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 1,223 feet between the two airports. St Thomas Municipal Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from St Thomas (YQS) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 64° (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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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