LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
2,196 km
1,365 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
2,196 km
1,365 mi / 1,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
185°
south

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LWK MAD
Airport Name Lerwick / Tingwall Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code LWK MAD
ICAO Code EGET LEMD
City Lerwick Madrid
Country United Kingdom Spain
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Madrid
Elevation 43 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 60.190000, -1.240000 40.490000, -3.570000

Lerwick (LWK) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 2,196 kilometers (1,365 miles / 1,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Lerwick, it's 02:54 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,958 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Lerwick / Tingwall Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Lerwick (LWK) follows a heading of 3° (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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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