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MAD to GSJ: distance & flight time

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

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

5,456 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 10m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back 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 MAD from GSJ?

The flight distance from Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (GSJ) 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 MAD to GSJ?

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 Madrid and San Jose?

San Jose is 8 hours behind Madrid.

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

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