AA8603 Flight Status American Airlines: London to Madrid (AAL8603)

LHR London

Scheduled
11:25
Actual
14:24

Terminal: 5 | Gate: A11

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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MAD Madrid

Scheduled
14:50
Estimated
17:17
Delay
2h27'

Terminal: 4S | Gate: S16

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

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Departed 22h 08m ago · was due to land 20h 15m ago, awaiting update 100%

LHR 14:24 MAD 17:17

1,244 km (773 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map LHR to MAD Map of the great-circle route from London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom to Madrid Barajas Airport, Spain, 1244 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. LHR MAD Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1244 km / 773 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:25 · Typical Duration: 01:55

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AA 8603 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines London to Madrid

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 LHR MAD 14:24 17:17 Delayed Track >
Nov 07 LHR MAD 14:05 16:51 Delayed Track >
Nov 06 LHR MAD 11:49 14:42 Landed Track >
Nov 05 LHR MAD 11:49 14:44 Landed Track >
Nov 03 LHR MAD 11:35 14:25 Landed Track >
Nov 02 LHR MAD 12:02 14:54 Landed Track >
Nov 01 LHR MAD 12:13 15:05 Landed Late Track >
Oct 31 LHR MAD 11:59 15:00 Landed Track >
Oct 30 LHR MAD 13:25 16:13 Delayed Track >

American Airlines' London–Madrid flight covers 1,244 km (773 mi) and runs five times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 2 h 25 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 55 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 14:24, 2 h 59 min late, and is due in Madrid at 17:17, 2 h 27 min late.

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About AA 8603

Route
London Heathrow Airport LHR to Madrid Barajas Airport MAD
Distance
1,244 km (773 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 55 min
Flies
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
5 of the last 6
Average delay when late
15 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 5

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £220 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

AA 8603 FAQ

How long is the AA8603 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 25 min. London to Madrid is 1,244 km (773 mi).
How often is AA8603 late?
1 of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 15 minutes on average.
Which days does AA8603 fly?
Five times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does AA8603 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 4S at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AA8603 have?
Also listed as AAL8603 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 8603.
Can I get compensation if AA8603 is delayed or cancelled?
Up to £220 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

AA8603 and London LHR to Madrid MAD Flights

Flight AA8603 is a code-share American Airlines flight of the Iberia operated IB716.

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA1306, VS45, IB716, KM101

Other flights arriving at Madrid MAD: IB782, IB716, IB446, IB1362

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