MAD
Madrid
Spain
853 km
530 miles
VAF
Valence/Chabeuil
France
Distance
853 km
530 mi / 461 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
52°
northeast

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MAD VAF
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Valence-Chabeuil Airport
IATA Code MAD VAF
ICAO Code LEMD LFLU
City Madrid Valence/Chabeuil
Country Spain France
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Paris
Elevation 2,001 ft 525 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 44.920000, 4.970000

Madrid (MAD) to Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) in Valence/Chabeuil, France is 853 kilometers (530 miles / 461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 France. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Madrid, it's 20:01 in Valence/Chabeuil.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,476 feet between the two airports. Valence-Chabeuil Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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