Casablanca to Madrid
1h 30m The flight from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) covers 869 km (540 miles) and takes approximately 1h 30m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 23°, passing near 36.9° N, 5.7° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 1h 35m | 2h 00m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 07m | 1h 32m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 58m | 1h 23m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 01m | 1h 27m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CMN | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mohammed V International Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| City | Casablanca | Madrid |
| Country | Morocco | Spain |
| ICAO | GMMN | LEMD |
| Coordinates | 33.3675, -7.59 | 40.4934, -3.5722 |
| Elevation | 656 ft | 1,998 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Casablanca to Madrid?
A non-stop flight from Casablanca (CMN) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 1h 30m. The great-circle distance is 869 km (540 miles, 469 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 23°.
How far is Casablanca from Madrid?
869 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 540 miles or 469 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CMN and MAD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 869 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Casablanca
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.