Long Beach to Madrid (LGB–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between LGB and MAD, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Long Beach
| Metric | LGB→MAD | LAX→MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGB | – | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 27 |
| Flight time | 9h 56m | 11h |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
LGB: PDT · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ranges from 9 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,828 miles (9,378 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).