MAD
Madrid
Spain
1,619 km
1,006 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
1,619 km
1,006 mi / 874 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
116°
east southeast

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MAD WAX
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code MAD WAX
ICAO Code LEMD HLZW
City Madrid Zuwara
Country Spain Libya
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 2,001 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 32.950000, 12.020000

Madrid (MAD) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 1,619 kilometers (1,006 miles / 874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Libya. 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 01:11 in Madrid, it's 02:11 in Zuwara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,001 feet between the two airports. Zwara Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 306° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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