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Flight time from London to Madrid
About 2 hours and 5 minutes non-stop, 1,244 km (773 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.
Estimate for a direct flight from London (LHR, Heathrow) to Madrid (MAD, Barajas). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.
How long is the flight from London to Madrid?
A non-stop flight from London to Madrid takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. The two cities are 1,244 km (773 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Heathrow (LHR) 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. Check your booking for the exact time.
Time difference and arrival time
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London right now. A flight leaving London at 10:00 local time lands at about 13:05 local time in Madrid. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.
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More flights from Madrid
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- Madrid to Singapore 14h 20m
- Madrid to Manila 14h 35m
- Madrid to Jakarta 15h 15m
- Madrid to Bali 16h 20m
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 London to Madrid?
A direct flight from London to Madrid takes about 2 hours and 5 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 London?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance between London and Madrid is about 1,244 km, or 773 miles.
What is the time difference between London and Madrid?
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London at the moment.