GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
2,717 km
1,688 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
2,717 km
1,688 mi / 1,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

GAQ MAD
Airport Name Gao Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GAQ MAD
ICAO Code GAGO LEMD
City N/A Madrid
Country Mali Spain
Timezone Africa/Bamako Europe/Madrid
Elevation 870 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 16.250000, -0.010000 40.490000, -3.570000

Gao Airport (GAQ) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 2,717 kilometers (1,688 miles / 1,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mali with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:36 in Gao Airport, it's 09:36 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,131 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Gao Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Gao Airport (GAQ) follows a heading of 172° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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