AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
1,459 km
907 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
1,459 km
907 mi / 788 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AMS MAD
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code AMS MAD
ICAO Code EHAM LEMD
City Amsterdam Madrid
Country Netherlands Spain
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Europe/Madrid
Elevation -11 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 40.490000, -3.570000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 1,459 kilometers (907 miles / 788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Netherlands with Spain. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:16 in Amsterdam, it's 08:16 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,012 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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