LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
1,717 km
1,067 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
1,717 km
1,067 mi / 927 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
231°
southwest

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LEJ MAD
Airport Name Leipzig Halle Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code LEJ MAD
ICAO Code EDDP LEMD
City Leipzig Madrid
Country Germany Spain
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Madrid
Elevation 465 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 51.430000, 12.240000 40.490000, -3.570000

Leipzig (LEJ) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 1,717 kilometers (1,067 miles / 927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:38 in Leipzig, it's 15:38 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,536 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Leipzig Halle Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Leipzig (LEJ) follows a heading of 40° (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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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