Skip to main content
Flight Route

MadridNewark

Flights from Madrid (MAD) to Newark (EWR)

Timezone shift+6hDirectionwestboundFlight time8h 50mDistance5,784 kmDirect2 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

5,784 km

Fastest Flight

8h 50m

Timezone Shift

+6h

Direct Airlines

2

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A321neo
Boeing 767-400

Madrid to Newark Flights

Flights from Madrid to Newark are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 10:50 and 19:50. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 5,784 km (3,594 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Newark

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Night (0005)Morning (0611)Afternoon (1217)Evening (1823)

Arrival Strategy for Newark

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.

Best Time to Visit Newark

Monthly climate overview

Humid continental

Jan

4°

-2°

89mm

Feb

6°

-1°

75mm

Mar

11°

3°

102mm

Apr

17°

8°

114mm

May

22°

13°

107mm

Jun

27°

18°

99mm

Jul

30°

21°

114mm

Aug

29°

21°

108mm

Sep

26°

17°

102mm

Oct

19°

11°

89mm

Nov

13°

6°

95mm

Dec

7°

0°

89mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

MAD

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 5.1/10

EWR

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 3.0/10

Min connection: 60min

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

UA
United Airlines
10:50Boeing 767-4008h 50m
UA
United Airlines
10:50Boeing 767-4008h 50m
UA
United Airlines
10:50Boeing 767-4008h 50m

Related Routes

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore More Routes

Return & Connections

EWRMAD

Return flight jetlag analysis

Popular connections via:

Madrid to Newark Jetlag Recovery Guide

6-hour timezone shift westbound · ~4.6 day recovery — departure timing tips, light exposure schedule, and day-by-day plan

See which flights minimize jetlag on this route

Compare schedules, check award seats, and optimize your arrival

Search flights

Want to know when a better-timed flight appears on MADEWR?