MAD
Madrid
Spain
5,548 km
3,447 miles
SXU
Soddu
Ethiopia
Distance
5,548 km
3,447 mi / 2,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
121°
east southeast

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MAD SXU
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Soddu Airport
IATA Code MAD SXU
ICAO Code LEMD HASD
City Madrid Soddu
Country Spain Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 2,001 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 6.820000, 37.750000

Madrid (MAD) to Soddu (SXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Soddu Airport (SXU) in Soddu, Ethiopia is 5,548 kilometers (3,447 miles / 2,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Spain with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:31 in Madrid, it's 20:31 in Soddu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,399 feet between the two airports. Soddu Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Soddu (SXU) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). 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 Soddu Airport (SXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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