GIB
Gibraltar
GI
507 km
315 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
507 km
315 mi / 274 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIB MAD
Airport Name Gibraltar Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GIB MAD
ICAO Code LXGB LEMD
City Gibraltar Madrid
Country GI Spain
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Madrid
Elevation 15 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 36.150000, -5.350000 40.490000, -3.570000

Gibraltar (GIB) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 507 kilometers (315 miles / 274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:55 in Gibraltar, it's 00:55 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,986 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Gibraltar Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Gibraltar (GIB) follows a heading of 198° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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