# Distance from Bielefeld (BFE) to Madrid (MAD)

> 1,575 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,575 km / 979 mi / 850 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 221° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 32° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Germany) → Spain
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 23:23 in Bielefeld, it's 23:23 in Madrid)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,568 ft (MAD is higher than BFE)

## Airports

### [Bielefeld Airport (BFE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bfe-bielefeld-bielefeld-airport/1ef266de-bcb2-6030-a72b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bielefeld, Germany
- ICAO: EDLI
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 51.960000, 8.540000
- Elevation: 433 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 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.

## Related

- [Bielefeld Airport (BFE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bfe-bielefeld-bielefeld-airport/1ef266de-bcb2-6030-a72b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mad-madrid-madrid-barajas-international-airport/1ef266df-455a-6e50-a18b-06bb2780ed98)
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