Charlotte (CLT) to Madrid (MAD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,099
miles
6,597
kilometers
3,562
nautical miles

🕐 8h 18m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (60°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,099 6,558
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,099 6,558
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,099 6,149
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,099 6,149
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,099 8,198
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,099 6,149
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Charlotte and Madrid follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CLT to MAD route connects Charlotte, United States with Madrid, Spain. This long-haul flight covers 4,099 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Spain. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 60° from Charlotte. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, United States.

🛬 About MAD

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) serves Madrid, Spain.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 4,099 miles (6,597 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to MAD typically take around 8h 18m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,099 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.