AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
5,033 km
3,128 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
5,033 km
3,128 mi / 2,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
314°
northwest

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AXU MAD
Airport Name Axum Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code AXU MAD
ICAO Code HAAX LEMD
City N/A Madrid
Country Ethiopia Spain
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Madrid
Elevation 6,959 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 40.490000, -3.570000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 5,033 kilometers (3,128 miles / 2,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia 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 19:40 in Axum Airport, it's 17:40 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,958 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 113° (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 Axum Airport (AXU) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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