MAD to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 1,239 km (770 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to MAD).
How far is it from Madrid to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 1,239 km (770 mi, 669 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 ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly northeast of MAD.
How is the MAD to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written MAD-ZRH in IATA codes and LEMD-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| MAD | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | LEMD | LSZH |
| Country | Spain | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 1,998 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #24 | #48 |
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.
ZRH sits 581 ft (177 m) lower than MAD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MAD to ZRH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB | Iberia Airlines | IBE | Iberia | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | 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 Madrid from Zurich?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 1,239 km (770 mi, 669 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MAD to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between MAD and ZRH takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from MAD?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly northeast of Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
Which airlines fly MAD to ZRH?
2 airlines appear on the MAD-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Iberia Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines.
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