MAD
Madrid
Spain
7,920 km
4,921 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
7,920 km
4,921 mi / 4,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
72°
east northeast

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MAD VNS
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code MAD VNS
ICAO Code LEMD VEBN
City Madrid Varanasi
Country Spain India
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 2,001 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 25.450000, 82.860000

Madrid (MAD) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 7,920 kilometers (4,921 miles / 4,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Madrid, it's 00:49 in Varanasi. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,731 feet between the two airports. Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Varanasi (VNS) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 307° (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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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