MAD
Madrid
Spain
1,433 km
890 miles
WFD
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
1,433 km
890 mi / 774 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MAD WFD
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Manchester Woodford Airport
IATA Code MAD WFD
ICAO Code LEMD EGCD
City Madrid Manchester
Country Spain United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/London
Elevation 2,001 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 53.340000, -2.150000

Madrid (MAD) to Manchester (WFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 1,433 kilometers (890 miles / 774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Madrid, it's 22:01 in Manchester.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,706 feet between the two airports. Manchester Woodford Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Manchester (WFD) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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