Flights Madrid → Philadelphia
MAD → PHL
How long is the flight from Madrid to Philadelphia?
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 7h 48m. 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, where the airport opened in 1931, to Philadelphia. The destination city's airport serves over 28 million passengers annually, making it a major travel hub.
The Madrid (MAD) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads north-west for about 5,909 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating MAD-PHL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-PHL
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 7h 48m. 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 1 airline: American Airlines.
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The Madrid-Philadelphia route is about 5,909 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.
