Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) to Madrid
1h 42m The flight from Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) covers 1,028 km (639 miles) and takes approximately 1h 42m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 209°, passing near 44.6° N, 0.8° 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 52m | 2h 17m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 19m | 1h 44m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 09m | 1h 34m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 13m | 1h 38m |
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
| ORY | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Paris-Orly Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| City | Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) | Madrid |
| Country | France | Spain |
| ICAO | LFPO | LEMD |
| Coordinates | 48.7295, 2.359 | 40.4934, -3.5722 |
| Elevation | 291 ft | 1,998 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) to Madrid?
A non-stop flight from Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 1h 42m. The great-circle distance is 1,028 km (639 miles, 555 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 209°.
How far is Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) from Madrid?
1,028 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 639 miles or 555 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 ORY and MAD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,028 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 Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)
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.