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MAD to PHL: distance & flight time
Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
3,673 mi
5,911 km · 3,192 nm
7h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,673 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 40m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MAD — Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport · Madrid, Spain
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MAD
- TOJ · Torrejón Airport6 mi away
- ECV · Cuatro Vientos Airport14 mi away
- SLM · Salamanca Airport107 mi away
- VLL · Valladolid Airport109 mi away
Near PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MAD from PHL?
The flight distance from Madrid (MAD) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 3,673 miles (5,911 km, 3,192 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MAD to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MAD to PHL?
Nonstop service on MAD–PHL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 7h 40m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Madrid and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Madrid.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MAD to PHL?
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Why are some MAD to PHL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MAD–PHL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.