The flight distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 16,072 kilometers (9,987 miles / 8,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 22:14 in Cairns, it's 14:14 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 1,991 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Cairns International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Cairns (CNS) follows a heading of 57° (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 Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.