AFT
Bila
Solomon Islands
16,214 km
10,075 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
16,214 km
10,075 mi / 8,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
339°
north northwest

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AFT MAD
Airport Name Afutara Aerodrome Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code AFT MAD
ICAO Code AGAF LEMD
City Bila Madrid
Country Solomon Islands Spain
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/Madrid
Elevation 23 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -9.190000, 160.950000 40.490000, -3.570000

Bila (AFT) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) in Bila, Solomon Islands to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 16,214 kilometers (10,075 miles / 8,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 07:08 in Bila, it's 21:08 in Madrid. With a 10-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 1,978 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Afutara Aerodrome.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Bila (AFT) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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