ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
1,178 km
732 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
1,178 km
732 mi / 636 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ESH MAD
Airport Name Shoreham Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code ESH MAD
ICAO Code EGKA LEMD
City Brighton Madrid
Country United Kingdom Spain
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Madrid
Elevation 7 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 50.840000, -0.300000 40.490000, -3.570000

Brighton (ESH) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 1,178 kilometers (732 miles / 636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 22:41 in Brighton, it's 23:41 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,994 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Shoreham Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Brighton (ESH) follows a heading of 11° (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 Shoreham Airport (ESH) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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