GVA to MAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 1,009 km (627 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MAD to GVA).
How far is it from Geneva to Madrid?
The great-circle distance between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 1,009 km (627 mi, 545 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 GVA to MAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAD is roughly southwest of GVA.
How is the GVA to MAD route written in code?
The pair is written GVA-MAD in IATA codes and LSGG-LEMD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Geneva International Airport is GVA (LSGG), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD).
| GVA | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Geneva International Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| ICAO code | LSGG | LEMD |
| Country | Switzerland | Spain |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft | 1,998 ft |
| Rank by connections | #89 | #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 587 ft (179 m) higher than GVA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GVA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB | Iberia Airlines | IBE | Iberia | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AB.
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 Geneva from Madrid?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are 1,009 km (627 mi, 545 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GVA to MAD?
A typical nonstop flight between GVA and MAD takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAD from GVA?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies roughly southwest of Geneva International Airport (GVA).
Which airlines fly GVA to MAD?
3 airlines appear on the GVA-MAD route in the open dataset, including Iberia Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet.
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