# Distance from Belfast (BFS) to Madrid (MAD)

> 1,588 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,588 km / 987 mi / 857 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 172° (south)
- **Return heading**: 354° (north)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Spain
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 21:52 in Belfast, it's 22:52 in Madrid)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,733 ft (MAD is higher than BFS)

## Airports

### [Belfast International Airport (BFS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bfs-belfast-belfast-international-airport/1ef266de-c2a7-61c0-a37a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Belfast, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGAA
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 54.660000, -6.220000
- Elevation: 268 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:52 in Belfast, it's 22:52 in Madrid.

## Related

- [Belfast International Airport (BFS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bfs-belfast-belfast-international-airport/1ef266de-c2a7-61c0-a37a-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)