AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
15,451 km
9,601 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
15,451 km
9,601 mi / 8,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
357°
north

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AEA MAD
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code AEA MAD
ICAO Code NGTB LEMD
City Abemama Atoll Madrid
Country Kiribati Spain
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Madrid
Elevation 8 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 40.490000, -3.570000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 15,451 kilometers (9,601 miles / 8,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Kiribati with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Abemama Atoll, it's 11:59 in Madrid. With a 11-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 1,993 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Abemama Atoll Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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