# Distance from Abha (AHB) to Madrid (MAD)

> 5,042 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,042 km / 3,133 mi / 2,722 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 105° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 05:06 in Abha, it's 04:06 in Madrid)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,857 ft (MAD is lower than AHB)

## Airports

### [Abha Regional Airport (AHB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ahb-abha-abha-regional-airport/1ef266df-7940-6d3c-8d09-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abha, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OEAB
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 18.240000, 42.660000
- Elevation: 6,858 ft

### [Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mad-madrid-madrid-barajas-international-airport/1ef266df-455a-6e50-a18b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Madrid, Spain
- ICAO: LEMD
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 40.490000, -3.570000
- Elevation: 2,001 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:06 in Abha, it's 04:06 in Madrid.

## Related

- [Abha Regional Airport (AHB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ahb-abha-abha-regional-airport/1ef266df-7940-6d3c-8d09-06bb2780ed98)
- [Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mad-madrid-madrid-barajas-international-airport/1ef266df-455a-6e50-a18b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)