BUD
Budapest
Hungary
1,975 km
1,227 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
1,975 km
1,227 mi / 1,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
255°
west southwest

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BUD MAD
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code BUD MAD
ICAO Code LHBP LEMD
City Budapest Madrid
Country Hungary Spain
Timezone Europe/Budapest Europe/Madrid
Elevation 495 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 40.490000, -3.570000

Budapest (BUD) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 1,975 kilometers (1,227 miles / 1,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:28 in Budapest, it's 09:28 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,506 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 59° (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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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