CWL
Cardiff
United Kingdom
1,213 km
754 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
1,213 km
754 mi / 655 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

CWL MAD
Airport Name Cardiff International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code CWL MAD
ICAO Code EGFF LEMD
City Cardiff Madrid
Country United Kingdom Spain
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Madrid
Elevation 220 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 51.400000, -3.340000 40.490000, -3.570000

Cardiff (CWL) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 1,213 kilometers (754 miles / 655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:39 in Cardiff, it's 12:39 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,781 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Cardiff International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Cardiff (CWL) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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