AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
2,945 km
1,830 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
2,945 km
1,830 mi / 1,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AEY MAD
Airport Name Akureyri Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code AEY MAD
ICAO Code BIAR LEMD
City Akureyri Madrid
Country Iceland Spain
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Europe/Madrid
Elevation 6 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 40.490000, -3.570000

Akureyri (AEY) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 2,945 kilometers (1,830 miles / 1,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Iceland with Spain. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:03 in Akureyri, it's 12:03 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,995 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Akureyri Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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