CPH to MAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 2,059 km (1,279 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 5m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MAD to CPH).
How far is it from Copenhagen to Madrid?
The great-circle distance between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 2,059 km (1,279 mi, 1,112 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 CPH to MAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAD is roughly southwest of CPH.
How is the CPH to MAD route written in code?
The pair is written CPH-MAD in IATA codes and EKCH-LEMD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is CPH (EKCH), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD).
| CPH | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| ICAO code | EKCH | LEMD |
| Country | Denmark | Spain |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 1,998 ft |
| Rank by connections | #55 | #24 |
EKCH 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 1,981 ft (604 m) higher than CPH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | Active |
| SK | Scandinavian Airlines System | SAS | Scandinavian | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB.
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 Copenhagen from Madrid?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are 2,059 km (1,279 mi, 1,112 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPH to MAD?
A typical nonstop flight between CPH and MAD takes about 3h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAD from CPH?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies roughly southwest of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH).
Which airlines fly CPH to MAD?
2 airlines appear on the CPH-MAD route in the open dataset, including Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines System.
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