GOH
Nuuk
Greenland
4,040 km
2,510 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
4,040 km
2,510 mi / 2,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GOH MAD
Airport Name Godthaab / Nuuk Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GOH MAD
ICAO Code BGGH LEMD
City Nuuk Madrid
Country Greenland Spain
Timezone America/Nuuk Europe/Madrid
Elevation 283 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 64.190000, -51.680000 40.490000, -3.570000

Nuuk (GOH) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 4,040 kilometers (2,510 miles / 2,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Greenland with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:41 in Nuuk, it's 16:41 in Madrid. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,718 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Godthaab / Nuuk Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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