MAD to VIE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 1,805 km (1,122 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (VIE to MAD).
How far is it from Madrid to Vienna?
The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 1,805 km (1,122 mi, 975 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 MAD to VIE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VIE is roughly northeast of MAD.
How is the MAD to VIE route written in code?
The pair is written MAD-VIE in IATA codes and LEMD-LOWW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD), Vienna International Airport is VIE (LOWW).
| MAD | VIE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | Vienna International Airport |
| ICAO code | LEMD | LOWW |
| Country | Spain | Austria |
| Elevation | 1,998 ft | 600 ft |
| Rank by connections | #24 | #31 |
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.
VIE sits 1,398 ft (426 m) lower than MAD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MAD to VIE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| HG | Niki | NLY | Flyniki | Active |
| IB | Iberia Airlines | IBE | Iberia | 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 Madrid from Vienna?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are 1,805 km (1,122 mi, 975 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MAD to VIE?
A typical nonstop flight between MAD and VIE takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VIE from MAD?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) lies roughly northeast of Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
Which airlines fly MAD to VIE?
3 airlines appear on the MAD-VIE route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, Niki, Iberia Airlines.
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