Flight time: Madrid to Moscow
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) → Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) · medium haul · intra europe
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Moscow (SVO) takes approximately 4h 31m to 5h 13m gate-to-gate, covering 3,419 km (2,124 mi). This medium-haul intra europe route uses a cruise speed of 780–850 km/h with 30–50 minutes of ground and air overhead.
- Route:
- Madrid (MAD) → Moscow (SVO)
- Distance:
- 3,419 km (2,124 mi)
- Flight time:
- 4h 31m to 5h 13m gate-to-gate
- Route type:
- medium-haul, intra europe
- Cruise speed:
- 780–850 km/h
- Ground overhead:
- 30–50 minutes included
- Over water:
- No — continental
- Origin:
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Spain (Europe/Madrid)
- Destination:
- Sheremetyevo International Airport, Russia (Europe/Moscow)
Route details
| Origin | Madrid, Spain (MAD) |
| Destination | Moscow, Russia (SVO) |
| Distance | 3,419 km (2,124 mi) |
| Flight time (low) | 4h 31m |
| Flight time (high) | 5h 13m |
| Route type | medium-haul, intra europe |
| Cruise speed | 780–850 km/h |
| Ground overhead | 30–50 minutes |
| Over water | No — continental routing |
| Time difference | +2h (eastbound) |
Distance breakdown: Madrid to Moscow
The 3,419-km great-circle distance between Madrid (40.50°N, 3.57°W) and Moscow (55.97°N, 37.41°E) spans 15.5° of latitude and 41.0° of longitude, trending primarily east. In miles, this is 2,124 mi or 1846 nautical miles. The great-circle path — the shortest distance over Earth's curved surface — is calculated using the Haversine formula from the two airports' precise coordinates.
Cruise speed and flight phases
At 3,419 km, this medium-haul route falls in the operational sweet spot where aircraft reach cruise altitude for a meaningful portion of the flight. Effective cruise speeds of 780–850 km/h are typical, with narrow-body aircraft (A320neo, 737 MAX) handling the lower end and wide-body aircraft achieving speeds at the upper end. The 4h 31m to 5h 13m estimate accounts for approximately 20 minutes of combined climb and descent, with the remainder at efficient cruise altitude.
Ground time and routing overhead
Our 30–50 minutes overhead allowance covers: taxi-out at MAD, takeoff and initial climb, descent and approach at SVO, and taxi-in to the gate. MAD is a major international hub where taxi times of 15–25 minutes are common during peak periods. At SVO, arrival taxi and gate assignment can add 10–20 minutes, especially during busy arrival banks. Continental air traffic corridors between Madrid and Moscow may add 3–8% beyond the great-circle distance. Standard instrument departures and arrivals at both airports use predefined routing that adds distance but ensures safe separation.
Return flight: Moscow → Madrid
The return flight from Moscow to Madrid is generally similar in duration to the outbound — typically within 10–20 minutes. Continental routes like this one are less affected by the jet stream asymmetry that makes oceanic east-west routes so uneven. The main variables affecting any difference are: prevailing winds at these latitudes (modest effect), different standard instrument departures/arrivals at each airport (minor effect), and air traffic congestion patterns that vary by time of day and direction.
View Moscow → Madrid flight time detailsSeasonal variation in flight times
Flight times between Madrid and Moscow vary modestly by season — typically 10–20 minutes. Upper-level wind patterns shift with the seasons: winter generally brings stronger westerly winds at these latitudes, while summer patterns are more variable. Thunderstorm activity along the route corridor peaks in summer months, occasionally causing routing diversions that add distance. Winter operations may include de-icing delays at MAD and SVO, which extend the overall gate-to-gate time.
Airport information
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is a major international hub in Madrid, Spain. As a tier-1 airport, it handles high traffic volumes, which means longer average taxi times but also higher flight frequency and competition that can benefit travelers on pricing. Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is a major international hub in Moscow, Russia. As a tier-1 airport, it handles high traffic volumes, which means longer average taxi times but also higher flight frequency and competition that can benefit travelers on pricing.