The flight distance from Awaba Airport (AWB) in Awaba, Papua New Guinea to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 15,103 kilometers (9,384 miles / 8,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 17:30 in Awaba, it's 09:30 in Madrid. With a 8-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 1,969 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Awaba Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Awaba (AWB) follows a heading of 52° (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 Awaba Airport (AWB) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.