BBU
Bucharest
Romania
2,459 km
1,528 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
2,459 km
1,528 mi / 1,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
270°
west

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BBU MAD
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code BBU MAD
ICAO Code LRBS LEMD
City Bucharest Madrid
Country Romania Spain
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Europe/Madrid
Elevation 297 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 40.490000, -3.570000

Bucharest (BBU) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 2,459 kilometers (1,528 miles / 1,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Romania with Spain. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:14 in Bucharest, it's 20:14 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,704 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Baneasa International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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