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GSJ to MAD: distance & flight time

San Jose (San José Airport) → Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport)

5,456 mi
8,780 km · 4,741 nm
11h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

5,456 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 10m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is GSJ from MAD?

The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Madrid (MAD) is 5,456 miles (8,780 km, 4,741 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from GSJ to MAD?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Madrid?

Madrid is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.

What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to MAD?

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