Flights Madrid → Atlanta
MAD → ATL
Route overview
The flight route operates from Madrid, a city with an airport that has been in service since 1931, to Atlanta. The destination airport serves over 108 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in the world. This route is typically serviced by a Boeing 767-400 aircraft.
The Madrid (MAD) → Atlanta (ATL) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Atlanta the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Atlanta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Atlanta (ATL) heads west for about 6,960 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 7m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Atlanta it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating MAD-ATL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-ATL
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Madrid-Atlanta route is about 6,960 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
