New York (JFK) to Madrid (MAD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,580
miles
5,762
kilometers
3,111
nautical miles

🕐 7h 19m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (66°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,580 5,728
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,580 5,728
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,580 5,370
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,580 5,370
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,580 7,160
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,580 5,370
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 JFK to MAD route connects New York, United States with Madrid, Spain. This long-haul flight covers 3,580 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 66° from New York. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the 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 John F Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 3,580 miles (5,762 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to MAD typically take around 7h 19m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,580 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.