MAD to SFO Route Guide
Madrid, Spain → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
LEMD (Madrid, Spain) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 5,039 NM (9,332 km / 5,799 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 316° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 11h 0m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
5,039 NM
9,332 km / 5,799 mi
Initial Bearing
316° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
11h 0m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
16,617 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
2,000 ft
LEMD
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 5,039 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MAD-SFO 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 SFO?
5,039 nautical miles (9,332 km / 5,799 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Madrid to San Francisco?
Approximately 11h 0m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MAD-SFO?
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?
316° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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