Detroit (DTW) to Madrid (MAD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,979
miles
6,404
kilometers
3,458
nautical miles

🕐 8h 5m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (62°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,979 6,366
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,979 6,366
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,979 5,969
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,979 5,969
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,979 7,958
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,979 5,969
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 DTW to MAD route connects Detroit, United States with Madrid, Spain. This long-haul flight covers 3,979 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 62° from Detroit. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 3,979 miles (6,404 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to MAD typically take around 8h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,979 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.