California to Spain Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from California to Spain, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from California to Spain?
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Average flight time is 11 hours 14 minutes

The fastest flight time from California to Spain is 11 hours 14 minutes

California to Spain flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 11 hours 14 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from California to Spain is 11 hours 14 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from California to Spain is 5,728 miles / 9,218 km

California airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to Spain: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), San Jose International Airport (SJC), Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Spain airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to California: Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ), Valencia Airport (VLC), Bilbao Airport (BIO), Santander Airport (SDR), Granada Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) and Alicante Airport (ALC).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: and Los Angeles to Spain.

California & Spain local times and timezones

California
PST -08:00
CET +01:00
Spain
California, United States is 9 hours behind of Spain, Spain

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California to Spain FAQs

How long does it take to fly from California to Spain?

On average, the flight time from California to Spain is 11 hours 14 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from California to Spain could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between California and Spain?

The distance between California and Spain is 5,728 miles or 9,218 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from California to Spain?

The shortest flight time from California to Spain is 11 hours 14 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from California to Spain?

The average flight time from California to Spain is 11 hours 14 minutes. Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between California and Spain?

The time zone difference between California and Spain is -9 hours.