CGN
Cologne
Germany
1,420 km
882 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
1,420 km
882 mi / 767 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
220°
southwest

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CGN MAD
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code CGN MAD
ICAO Code EDDK LEMD
City Cologne Madrid
Country Germany Spain
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Madrid
Elevation 302 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 40.490000, -3.570000

Cologne (CGN) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 1,420 kilometers (882 miles / 767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Spain. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:04 in Cologne, it's 12:04 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,699 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Cologne Bonn Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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