AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
5,042 km
3,133 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
5,042 km
3,133 mi / 2,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
309°
northwest

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AHB MAD
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code AHB MAD
ICAO Code OEAB LEMD
City Abha Madrid
Country Saudi Arabia Spain
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Madrid
Elevation 6,858 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 40.490000, -3.570000

Abha (AHB) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 5,042 kilometers (3,133 miles / 2,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:08 in Abha, it's 00:08 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,857 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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