FCO to MAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 1,331 km (827 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 10m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MAD to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Madrid?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 1,331 km (827 mi, 719 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 FCO to MAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAD is roughly west of FCO.
How is the FCO to MAD route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-MAD in IATA codes and LIRF-LEMD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD).
| FCO | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | LEMD |
| Country | Italy | Spain |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 1,998 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #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 1,985 ft (605 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| IB | Iberia Airlines | IBE | Iberia | 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 Rome from Madrid?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are 1,331 km (827 mi, 719 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to MAD?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and MAD takes about 2h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAD from FCO?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies roughly west of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to MAD?
3 airlines appear on the FCO-MAD route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, Iberia Airlines, Air Europa.
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