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MAD to AUH: distance & flight time

Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)

3,503 mi
5,638 km · 3,044 nm
7h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

3,503 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 20m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is MAD from AUH?

The flight distance from Madrid (MAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 3,503 miles (5,638 km, 3,044 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from MAD to AUH?

A nonstop flight takes about 7h 20m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Madrid.

What is the cheapest way to fly from MAD to AUH?

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