Flight time from Paris to Madrid
A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 2 h 15 min. Flying back from Madrid to Paris takes about 2 h 5 min. The two airports are 660 miles (1,062 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| CDG → MAD | 2h 15m | Paris → 11:15 AM |
| MAD → CDG | 2h 05m | Madrid → 11:05 AM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Madrid and Paris are on the same clock time right now. See the time now in Paris and Madrid, or compare them in the time zone converter.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Paris to Madrid?
A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 2 h 15 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 2 h 5 min.
How far is Madrid from Paris?
660 miles (1,062 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between CDG and MAD airports.
What is the time difference between Paris and Madrid?
Madrid and Paris are on the same clock time right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.