Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,795
miles
9,327
kilometers
5,036
nautical miles

🕐 11h 32m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (315°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,795 9,272
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,795 9,272
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,795 8,693
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,795 8,693
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,795 11,590
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,795 8,693
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 5,795 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MAD to SJC route connects Madrid, Spain with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,795 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 315° 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 5,795 miles (9,327 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MAD to SJC typically take around 11h 32m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,795 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.