Flight time from Madrid to New York

About 5,768 km (3,584 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 7h 45m.

Distance

5,768 km

3,584 miles

Flight time

7h 45m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

6h behind

New York

From

Departure time (local)

Madrid to New York

5,768 km

3,584 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

7h 45m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

Madrid to New York at a glance

Flying from Madrid, Spain to New York, United States covers a great-circle distance of roughly 5,768 kilometres (3,584 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 7h 45m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

New York is about 6 hours behind Madrid, so expect some jet lag from crossing 6 time zones, which tends to hit harder when you fly west and gain them. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

Madrid to New York FAQ

How long is the flight from Madrid to New York?

Madrid to New York is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 7h 45m, based on a great-circle distance of 5,768 km (3,584 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is Madrid from New York?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Madrid to New York is about 5,768 kilometres, or 3,584 miles.

What is the time difference between Madrid and New York?

New York is about 6 hours behind Madrid. Crossing 6 time zones means some jet lag, especially flying west.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.