FFD
Fairford
United Kingdom
1,252 km
778 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
1,252 km
778 mi / 676 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

FFD MAD
Airport Name RAF Fairford Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code FFD MAD
ICAO Code EGVA LEMD
City Fairford Madrid
Country United Kingdom Spain
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Madrid
Elevation 286 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 51.680000, -1.790000 40.490000, -3.570000

Fairford (FFD) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Fairford (FFD) in Fairford, United Kingdom to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 1,252 kilometers (778 miles / 676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 21:41 in Fairford, it's 22:41 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,715 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than RAF Fairford.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Fairford (FFD) follows a heading of 6° (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 RAF Fairford (FFD) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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