ALG
Algiers
Algeria
725 km
451 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
725 km
451 mi / 392 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
308°
northwest

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ALG MAD
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code ALG MAD
ICAO Code DAAG LEMD
City Algiers Madrid
Country Algeria Spain
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Madrid
Elevation 82 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 40.490000, -3.570000

Algiers (ALG) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 725 kilometers (451 miles / 392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:55 in Algiers, it's 06:55 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,919 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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