BPX
Bangda
China
8,668 km
5,386 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,668 km
5,386 mi / 4,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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BPX MAD
Airport Name Qamdo Bangda Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code BPX MAD
ICAO Code ZUBD LEMD
City Bangda Madrid
Country China Spain
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Madrid
Elevation 14,219 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 30.550000, 97.110000 40.490000, -3.570000

Bangda (BPX) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) in Bangda, China to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,668 kilometers (5,386 miles / 4,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China 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 20:36 in Bangda, it's 13:36 in Madrid. With a 7-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 12,218 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Qamdo Bangda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Bangda (BPX) follows a heading of 60° (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 Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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