MAD
Madrid
Spain
1,264 km
786 miles
MSE
Manston
United Kingdom
Distance
1,264 km
786 mi / 683 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
16°
north northeast

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MAD MSE
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Kent International Airport
IATA Code MAD MSE
ICAO Code LEMD EGMH
City Madrid Manston
Country Spain United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/London
Elevation 2,001 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 51.340000, 1.350000

Madrid (MAD) to Manston (MSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Kent International Airport (MSE) in Manston, United Kingdom is 1,264 kilometers (786 miles / 683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:10 in Madrid, it's 13:10 in Manston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,823 feet between the two airports. Kent International Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Manston (MSE) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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