BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
888 km
552 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
888 km
552 mi / 479 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Paris
Heading
175°
south

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BES MAD
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code BES MAD
ICAO Code LFRB LEMD
City Brest/Guipavas Madrid
Country France Spain
Timezone Europe/Paris Europe/Madrid
Elevation 325 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 40.490000, -3.570000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 888 kilometers (552 miles / 479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:03 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 00:03 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,676 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Brest Bretagne Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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