MAD to LAX Route Guide
Madrid, Spain → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
LEMD (Madrid, Spain) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 5,069 NM (9,388 km / 5,833 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 311° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 11h 4m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
5,069 NM
9,388 km / 5,833 mi
Initial Bearing
311° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
11h 4m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
16,707 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
2,000 ft
LEMD
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 5,069 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MAD-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MAD and LAX?
5,069 nautical miles (9,388 km / 5,833 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Los Angeles?
Approximately 11h 4m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MAD-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
311° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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