BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
11,993 km
7,452 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
11,993 km
7,452 mi / 6,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
316°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

BKI MAD
Airport Name Kota Kinabalu International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code BKI MAD
ICAO Code WBKK LEMD
City Kota Kinabalu Madrid
Country Malaysia Spain
Timezone Asia/Kuching Europe/Madrid
Elevation 10 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 116.050000 40.490000, -3.570000

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 11,993 kilometers (7,452 miles / 6,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:55 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 09:55 in Madrid. With a 6-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 1,991 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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