MAD
Madrid
Spain
957 km
595 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
957 km
595 mi / 517 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MAD NCE
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code MAD NCE
ICAO Code LEMD LFMN
City Madrid Nice
Country Spain France
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Paris
Elevation 2,001 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 43.660000, 7.220000

Madrid (MAD) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 957 kilometers (595 miles / 517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:31 in Madrid, it's 09:31 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,989 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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