MAD
Madrid
Spain
4,755 km
2,955 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
4,755 km
2,955 mi / 2,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
78°
east northeast

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MAD THR
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code MAD THR
ICAO Code LEMD OIII
City Madrid Tehran
Country Spain Iran
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,001 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 35.690000, 51.310000

Madrid (MAD) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 4,755 kilometers (2,955 miles / 2,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Spain with Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:33 in Madrid, it's 01:03 in Tehran.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,961 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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