Long Beach to Madrid (LGB–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,828 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
SFO San Francisco 33h 32m LXJUA EIIB San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~9h 56m Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Madrid flights
BNA Nashville ~13h 22m WN IB Nashville (BNA) to Madrid flights
PHL Philadelphia ~13h 30m AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Madrid flights
ATL Atlanta ~14h 17m AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madrid flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~14h 17m AA AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Madrid flights
ORD Chicago ~14h 35m AAAYBA Chicago (ORD) to Madrid flights
MIA Miami ~14h 46m 5YAAAY Miami (MIA) to Madrid flights
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Long Beach to Madrid
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,828 mi 9h 56m nonstop +9h ahead

LGB–MAD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
261
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGB → MAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
MAD → LGB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays →

Other ways to reach Madrid from Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric LGB→MAD LAX→MAD
Distance from LGB 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 4
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 9h 56m 11h 2m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Long Beach.
LGB: PDT · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
5,828 mi / 9,378 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 56m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Spain visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting from MAD

Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.

Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.

Madrid Climate

Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.

Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.

LGB–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance5,828 mi / 9,378 km
Flight time9h 56m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take about 9h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 5,828 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco.
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Long Beach.
Nearby alternatives include LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LGB to MAD

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGB to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to MAD is about 9 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,828 miles (9,378 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).