The flight distance from Cooktown Airport (CTN) in Cooktown Airport, Australia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 15,911 kilometers (9,887 miles / 8,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 05:53 in Cooktown Airport, it's 20:53 in Madrid. With a 9-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 1,975 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Cooktown Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) follows a heading of 56° (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 Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.