GJL
Jijel
Algeria
916 km
569 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
916 km
569 mi / 495 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
299°
west northwest

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GJL MAD
Airport Name Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GJL MAD
ICAO Code DAAV LEMD
City Jijel Madrid
Country Algeria Spain
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Madrid
Elevation 36 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 36.800000, 5.870000 40.490000, -3.570000

Jijel (GJL) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 916 kilometers (569 miles / 495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Algeria 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 11:37 in Jijel, it's 11:37 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,965 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Jijel (GJL) follows a heading of 114° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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