Back to CalculatorRoute ID: GLA-MAD
Flight Distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Madrid (MAD)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
GLAEGPF
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Glasgow Airport
Great Circle Path
1,711 km1,063 miles • 924 NM
Destination Airport
LEMDMAD
Madrid, Spain
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Direct Distance
1,711 km
1,063 Statute Miles
924 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
2h 31m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
154 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
178° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
2h 31m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
2h 22m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
3h 47m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 United Kingdom→🇪🇸 Spain
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- City / Country: Glasgow, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGPF
- Coordinates: 55.8719°, -4.4331°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 26 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
- City / Country: Madrid, Spain
- ICAO Code: LEMD
- Coordinates: 40.4934°, -3.5722°
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Elevation: 1998 ft
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