Madrid to Reading flights
Reading lies 1,245 km (774 mi) north of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Madrid | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.3 million | 318,014 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | MAD, 14 km out | LHR, 35 km out |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | RG1–RG6 |
Clocks in Reading are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 2 h 21 min journey lands only 1 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Reading
Crossing from Spain into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Madrid
Madrid is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,271-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Reading
Reading is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Luton Airport (LTN, 62 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 64 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 96 km), Southampton Airport (SOU, 62 km), London City Airport (LCY, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 35 km (22 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 62 km (39 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 64 km (40 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 96 km (60 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| Southampton Airport (regional) | SOU | 62 km (39 mi) | 6,191 ft | 44 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 71 km (44 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Reading from Madrid?
1,245 km (774 mi) in a straight line, north of Madrid.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Reading by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Reading?
Reading is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Madrid to Reading flights?
Typically Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR); Reading also has LTN, LGW, STN, SOU, LCY.
What currency do I need in Reading?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.