AMS to MAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 1,459 km (906 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MAD to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Madrid?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 1,459 km (906 mi, 788 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to MAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAD is roughly southwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to MAD route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-MAD in IATA codes and EHAM-LEMD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD).
| AMS | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LEMD |
| Country | Netherlands | Spain |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 1,998 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #24 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LEMD starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MAD sits 2,009 ft (612 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to MAD
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
| UX | Air Europa | AEA | Europa | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Madrid?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are 1,459 km (906 mi, 788 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to MAD?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and MAD takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAD from AMS?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies roughly southwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to MAD?
3 airlines appear on the AMS-MAD route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air Europa.
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