Washington (DCA) to Madrid (MAD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,790
miles
6,099
kilometers
3,293
nautical miles

🕐 7h 43m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (63°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,790 6,064
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,790 6,064
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,790 5,685
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,790 5,685
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,790 7,580
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,790 5,685
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?

When you land in Madrid, your watch will be 6 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DCA to MAD route connects Washington, United States with Madrid, Spain. This long-haul flight covers 3,790 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 63° from Washington. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 3,790 miles (6,099 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to MAD typically take around 7h 43m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,790 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.