JSH
Crete Island
Greece
2,657 km
1,651 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
2,657 km
1,651 mi / 1,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
292°
west northwest

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JSH MAD
Airport Name Sitia Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code JSH MAD
ICAO Code LGST LEMD
City Crete Island Madrid
Country Greece Spain
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Madrid
Elevation 376 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 35.220000, 26.100000 40.490000, -3.570000

Crete Island (JSH) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 2,657 kilometers (1,651 miles / 1,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Spain. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:01 in Crete Island, it's 13:01 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,625 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Sitia Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Crete Island (JSH) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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