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Flight time from Athens to Madrid

About 3 hours and 25 minutes non-stop, 2,378 km (1,477 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time3h 25mnon-stop
Distance2,378 km1,477 miles · 1,284 nm
Time difference−1hMadrid vs Athens
Local time now14:52 / 13:52Athens / Madrid

Estimate for a direct flight from Athens (ATH, Eleftherios Venizelos) to Madrid (MAD, Barajas). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from Athens to Madrid?

A non-stop flight from Athens to Madrid takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes. The two cities are 2,378 km (1,477 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and Barajas (MAD).

The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds – heading west into the jet stream, flights often take a little longer than this. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

Madrid is 1 hour behind Athens right now. A flight leaving Athens at 10:00 local time lands at about 12:25 local time in Madrid. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.

Why arrival times look strange

Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.

How the flight time estimate works

In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Athens to Madrid?

A direct flight from Athens to Madrid takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.

How far is Madrid from Athens?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Athens and Madrid is about 2,378 km, or 1,477 miles.

What is the time difference between Athens and Madrid?

Madrid is 1 hour behind Athens at the moment.

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