Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,799
miles
9,332
kilometers
5,039
nautical miles

🕐 11h 33m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (316°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,799 9,278
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,799 9,278
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,799 8,699
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,799 8,699
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,799 11,598
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,799 8,699
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 5,799 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MAD to SFO route connects Madrid, Spain with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,799 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 SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5,799 miles (9,332 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MAD to SFO typically take around 11h 33m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,799 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.