Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,833
miles
9,387
kilometers
5,069
nautical miles

🕐 11h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (44°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,833 9,333
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,833 9,333
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,833 8,750
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,833 8,750
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,833 11,666
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,833 8,750
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?

A round trip between Los Angeles and Madrid earns you 11,666 base miles - that's 47% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to MAD route connects Los Angeles, United States with Madrid, Spain. This long-haul flight covers 5,833 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 44° from Los Angeles. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About MAD

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 5,833 miles (9,387 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to MAD typically take around 11h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,833 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.