FAO
Faro
Portugal
543 km
338 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
543 km
338 mi / 293 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
43°
northeast

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FAO MAD
Airport Name Faro Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code FAO MAD
ICAO Code LPFR LEMD
City Faro Madrid
Country Portugal Spain
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Europe/Madrid
Elevation 24 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 40.490000, -3.570000

Faro (FAO) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 543 kilometers (338 miles / 293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:48 in Faro, it's 00:48 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,977 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Faro Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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