MAD to ORD Route Guide
Madrid, Spain → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
LEMD (Madrid, Spain) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 3,643 NM (6,747 km / 4,192 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 302° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 8h 10m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,643 NM
6,747 km / 4,192 mi
Initial Bearing
302° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
8h 10m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
12,429 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
2,000 ft
LEMD
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,643 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MAD-ORD 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 ORD?
3,643 nautical miles (6,747 km / 4,192 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Chicago?
Approximately 8h 10m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MAD-ORD?
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?
302° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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