Madrid (MAD) to Chicago (MDW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,191
miles
6,746
kilometers
3,642
nautical miles

🕐 8h 29m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (302°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,191 6,706
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,191 6,706
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,191 6,287
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,191 6,287
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,191 8,382
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,191 6,287
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?

This long-haul flight covers 4,191 miles across 9 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MAD to MDW route connects Madrid, Spain with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,191 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Spain to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 302° from Madrid. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MAD

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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

🛬 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 4,191 miles (6,746 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MAD to MDW typically take around 8h 29m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,191 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.