ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
3,172 km
1,971 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
3,172 km
1,971 mi / 1,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
298°
west northwest

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ALY MAD
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code ALY MAD
ICAO Code HEAX LEMD
City Alexandria Madrid
Country Egypt Spain
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Madrid
Elevation -6 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 40.490000, -3.570000

Alexandria (ALY) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 3,172 kilometers (1,971 miles / 1,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt 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 15:56 in Alexandria, it's 14:56 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,007 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than El Nouzha Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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