MAD
Madrid
Spain
2,370 km
1,473 miles
PDV
Plovdiv
Bulgaria
Distance
2,370 km
1,473 mi / 1,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
76°
east northeast

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MAD PDV
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Plovdiv International Airport
IATA Code MAD PDV
ICAO Code LEMD LBPD
City Madrid Plovdiv
Country Spain Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,001 ft 597 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 42.070000, 24.850000

Madrid (MAD) to Plovdiv (PDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria is 2,370 kilometers (1,473 miles / 1,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:28 in Madrid, it's 11:28 in Plovdiv.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,404 feet between the two airports. Plovdiv International Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Plovdiv (PDV) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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