BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,194 km
6,334 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
10,194 km
6,334 mi / 5,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK MAD
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code BKK MAD
ICAO Code VTBS LEMD
City Bangkok Madrid
Country Thailand Spain
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 40.490000, -3.570000

Bangkok (BKK) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 10,194 kilometers (6,334 miles / 5,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Thailand 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 12:50 in Bangkok, it's 06:50 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 1,996 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 70° (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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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