BRU
Brussels
Belgium
1,314 km
816 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
1,314 km
816 mi / 709 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BRU MAD
Airport Name Brussels Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code BRU MAD
ICAO Code EBBR LEMD
City Brussels Madrid
Country Belgium Spain
Timezone Europe/Brussels Europe/Madrid
Elevation 184 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 40.490000, -3.570000

Brussels (BRU) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 1,314 kilometers (816 miles / 709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Brussels, it's 17:03 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,817 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 26° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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