BUD to MAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 1,974 km (1,227 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MAD to BUD).
How far is it from Budapest to Madrid?
The great-circle distance between Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 1,974 km (1,227 mi, 1,066 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 BUD to MAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAD is roughly west of BUD.
How is the BUD to MAD route written in code?
The pair is written BUD-MAD in IATA codes and LHBP-LEMD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is BUD (LHBP), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD).
| BUD | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| ICAO code | LHBP | LEMD |
| Country | Hungary | Spain |
| Elevation | 495 ft | 1,998 ft |
| Rank by connections | #170 | #24 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MAD sits 1,503 ft (458 m) higher than BUD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BUD to MAD
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | Active |
| W6 | Wizz Air | WZZ | Wizz Air | 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 Budapest from Madrid?
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are 1,974 km (1,227 mi, 1,066 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BUD to MAD?
A typical nonstop flight between BUD and MAD takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAD from BUD?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies roughly west of Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
Which airlines fly BUD to MAD?
2 airlines appear on the BUD-MAD route in the open dataset, including Ryanair, Wizz Air.
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