Distance From Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, MAD - CLT Distance

The distance from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 4100 miles or 6598 kilometers or 3560 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Madrid ( Spain ) to Charlotte ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Madrid and Charlotte takes around 9 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, United States is 9 hours 25 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MAD - CLT

Kilometers		6598 km
Statute Miles		4100 miles
Nautical Miles		3560 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 25 minutes

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport Flight Route Map - MAD to CLT Flight Path

Location of Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport & Charlotte Douglas International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Madrid, Spain and Charlotte, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAD - CLT

Time difference between Madrid (Spain) and Charlotte (United States) is 6 Hours.
Charlotte time is 6 Hours behind Madrid.

Location	Local Time
Madrid (Spain)	2026-05-04, 04:54:31 CEST
Charlotte (United States)	2026-05-03, 22:54:31 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD / LEMD) Madrid, Spain

Destination

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT / KCLT) Charlotte, United States