The flight distance from General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) in Acapulco, Mexico to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 9,313 kilometers (5,787 miles / 5,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Acapulco, it's 14:44 in Madrid. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,985 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than General Juan N Alvarez International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Acapulco (ACA) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.