MAD to MIA Route Guide
Madrid, Spain → Miami, United States
Quick answer
LEMD (Madrid, Spain) to KMIA (Miami, United States) is a 3,837 NM (7,106 km / 4,416 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 283° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 8h 35m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,837 NM
7,106 km / 4,416 mi
Initial Bearing
283° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
8h 35m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
13,011 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
2,000 ft
LEMD
Arrival Elevation
8 ft
KMIA
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,837 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MAD-MIA 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 MIA?
3,837 nautical miles (7,106 km / 4,416 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Miami?
Approximately 8h 35m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MAD-MIA?
Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
283° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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