Flights Madrid → Newark
MAD → EWR
How long is the flight from Madrid to Newark?
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Newark (EWR) takes about 7h 39m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Madrid-Barajas Airport, which opened in 1931, to Newark Liberty International Airport, established in 2001. Serving a highly trafficked destination, the latter airport welcomes over forty-three million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel.
The Madrid (MAD) → Newark (EWR) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Newark: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Newark (EWR) heads north-west for about 5,788 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 39m.
Departures from Madrid on this leg cluster in the evening window: about 100% of MAD-EWR flights take off then.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Newark it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating MAD-EWR
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-EWR
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Newark (EWR) takes about 7h 39m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Newark, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Madrid-Newark route is about 5,788 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.
