KSY
Kars
Turkey
3,899 km
2,422 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
3,899 km
2,422 mi / 2,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
286°
west northwest

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KSY MAD
Airport Name Kars Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code KSY MAD
ICAO Code LTCF LEMD
City Kars Madrid
Country Turkey Spain
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5,889 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 40.490000, -3.570000

Kars (KSY) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 3,899 kilometers (2,422 miles / 2,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:13 in Kars, it's 16:13 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,888 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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