Madrid (MAD) to Oakland (OAK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,788
miles
9,315
kilometers
5,030
nautical miles

🕐 11h 31m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (316°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,788 9,261
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,788 9,261
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,788 8,682
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,788 8,682
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,788 11,576
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,788 8,682
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?

Flights between Madrid and Oakland follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The MAD to OAK route connects Madrid, Spain with Oakland, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,788 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 316° from Madrid. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MAD

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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

🛬 About OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is 5,788 miles (9,315 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MAD to OAK typically take around 11h 31m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,788 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.