Airport Comparison
Broken Hill (BHQ) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 16,765 kilometers (10,417 miles / 9,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.
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 Australia 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 06:21 in Broken Hill, it's 20:51 in Madrid. With a 9.5-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 1,043 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Broken Hill Airport.
The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Broken Hill (BHQ) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.