MAD
Madrid
Spain
3,183 km
1,978 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
3,183 km
1,978 mi / 1,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MAD SKO
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code MAD SKO
ICAO Code LEMD DNSO
City Madrid Sokoto
Country Spain Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Lagos
Elevation 2,001 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 12.920000, 5.210000

Madrid (MAD) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 3,183 kilometers (1,978 miles / 1,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Madrid, it's 20:47 in Sokoto.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Madrid (MAD) 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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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