Madrid to Narita
13h 48m The flight from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Narita International Airport (NRT) covers 10,770 km (6,692 miles) and takes approximately 13h 48m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 29°, passing near 68.4° N, 74.1° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 19h 35m | 20h 00m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 48m | 14h 14m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 58m | 12h 23m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 40m | 13h 05m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MAD | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | Narita International Airport |
| City | Madrid | Narita |
| Country | Spain | Japan |
| ICAO | LEMD | RJAA |
| Coordinates | 40.4934, -3.5722 | 35.7686, 140.3887 |
| Elevation | 1,998 ft | 141 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Madrid to Narita?
A non-stop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Narita (NRT) takes about 13h 48m. The great-circle distance is 10,770 km (6,692 miles, 5,815 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 29°.
How far is Madrid from Narita?
10,770 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,692 miles or 5,815 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MAD and NRT?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,770 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 48m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.