GWY
Galway
Ireland
1,481 km
920 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
1,481 km
920 mi / 799 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
162°
south southeast

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GWY MAD
Airport Name Galway Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GWY MAD
ICAO Code EICM LEMD
City Galway Madrid
Country Ireland Spain
Timezone Europe/Dublin Europe/Madrid
Elevation 81 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 40.490000, -3.570000

Galway (GWY) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 1,481 kilometers (920 miles / 799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:03 in Galway, it's 09:03 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,920 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Galway Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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