Raleigh-durham to Madrid

Flight distance, time and route map · RDU → MAD

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 45°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,390 km3,970 miles · 3,450 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 30 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 61° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Madrid to Raleigh-durham

Questions

How far is Raleigh-durham from Madrid by plane?

The great-circle distance between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 6,390 km (3,970 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Raleigh-durham to Madrid?

About 8 h 30 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Raleigh-durham heading north-east (61°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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