GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
5,058 km
3,143 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
5,058 km
3,143 mi / 2,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
316°
northwest

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GDQ MAD
Airport Name Gonder Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GDQ MAD
ICAO Code HAGN LEMD
City Gondar Madrid
Country Ethiopia Spain
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Madrid
Elevation 6,449 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 40.490000, -3.570000

Gondar (GDQ) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 5,058 kilometers (3,143 miles / 2,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 22:27 in Gondar, it's 20:27 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,448 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Gonder Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 116° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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