MAD
Madrid
Spain
2,223 km
1,381 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
2,223 km
1,381 mi / 1,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
north

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MAD SCS
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code MAD SCS
ICAO Code LEMD EGPM
City Madrid Shetland Islands
Country Spain United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/London
Elevation 2,001 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 60.430000, -1.300000

Madrid (MAD) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 2,223 kilometers (1,381 miles / 1,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Madrid, it's 02:30 in Shetland Islands.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,920 feet between the two airports. Scatsta Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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