London to Madrid
1h 56m The flight from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) covers 1,213 km (754 miles) and takes approximately 1h 56m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 194°, passing near 45.8° N, 2.0° 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 | 2h 12m | 2h 38m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 33m | 1h 59m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 21m | 1h 46m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 26m | 1h 51m |
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
| LGW | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| City | London | Madrid |
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| ICAO | EGKK | LEMD |
| Coordinates | 51.1487, -0.1857 | 40.4934, -3.5722 |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 1,998 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from London to Madrid?
A non-stop flight from London (LGW) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 1h 56m. The great-circle distance is 1,213 km (754 miles, 655 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 194°.
How far is London from Madrid?
1,213 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 754 miles or 655 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 LGW and MAD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,213 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 London
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.