Flight time from Madrid to San Francisco
MAD → SFO · Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 27m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,797 miles (9,330 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
11h 27m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Madrid. You cross 9 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Madrid to San Francisco?
- About 11h 27m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,797 miles, or 9,330 km (5,038 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 9 hours behind Madrid.
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