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Flight time from Madrid to Frankfurt

About 2 hours and 20 minutes non-stop, 1,420 km (883 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time2h 20mnon-stop
Distance1,420 km883 miles · 767 nm
Time differenceNoneFrankfurt vs Madrid
Local time now13:01 / 13:01Madrid / Frankfurt

Estimate for a direct flight from Madrid (MAD, Barajas) to Frankfurt (FRA, Frankfurt Airport). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from Madrid to Frankfurt?

A non-stop flight from Madrid to Frankfurt takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes. The two cities are 1,420 km (883 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Barajas (MAD) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

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 east with the jet stream, flights are often a little quicker than this. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

Frankfurt is on the same time as Madrid right now. There is no jet lag to worry about – you land on the same clock time as you left plus the flight time.

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 Madrid to Frankfurt?

A direct flight from Madrid to Frankfurt takes about 2 hours and 20 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 Frankfurt from Madrid?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Madrid and Frankfurt is about 1,420 km, or 883 miles.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Frankfurt?

Frankfurt is on the same time as Madrid at the moment.

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