AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
8,806 km
5,472 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,806 km
5,472 mi / 4,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AFD MAD
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code AFD MAD
ICAO Code FAPA LEMD
City Port Alfred Madrid
Country South Africa Spain
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Madrid
Elevation 307 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 40.490000, -3.570000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,806 kilometers (5,472 miles / 4,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in Port Alfred, it's 20:15 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,694 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Port Alfred Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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