MadridSan FranciscoNonstop Flight TimeMAD–SFO
Madrid (Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
Direct flights from MAD to SFO have an estimated flight time of about 12h 33m, based on the 5,798-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 3×/wk across 1 captured airline, with Iberia appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 12:40 to 12:40 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~12h 33m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 5,798 mi | Nonstop | 3×/wk From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured nonstop airlines for MAD to SFO
Our current provider sample includes 3×/wk direct flights from MAD to SFO across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for 4S.
- First departure
- 12:40
- Last departure
- 12:40
- Captured departures/day
- 1
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia | 3×/wk | Airbus A330 · Terminal 4S · Seat map | 12:40 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to MAD flights — 3×/wk on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for MAD to SFO, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 3 scheduled departures across 3 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from MAD to SFO?
The MAD to SFO flight time is estimated at about 12h 33m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is MAD from SFO?
MAD to SFO is about 5,798 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from MAD to SFO?
Yes. Captured schedules show 3×/wk from MAD to SFO on Iberia. Confirm live timetables before booking.
Which airlines fly from MAD to SFO?
Our current provider sample for MAD to SFO includes Iberia. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from MAD to SFO?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for MAD to SFO include Airbus A330.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF