MAD
Madrid
Spain
3,357 km
2,086 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
3,357 km
2,086 mi / 1,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

MAD XGA
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code MAD XGA
ICAO Code LEMD DFOG
City Madrid Gaoua
Country Spain Burkina Faso
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 2,001 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 10.300000, -3.250000

Madrid (MAD) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 3,357 kilometers (2,086 miles / 1,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 11:48 in Madrid, it's 10:48 in Gaoua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,089 feet between the two airports. Gaoua Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Gaoua (XGA) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 360° (north). 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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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