The flight distance from Charters Towers Airport (CXT) in Charters Towers Airport, Australia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 16,364 kilometers (10,168 miles / 8,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 23:55 in Charters Towers Airport, it's 14:55 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 1,046 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Charters Towers Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Charters Towers Airport (CXT) follows a heading of 61° (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 Charters Towers Airport (CXT) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.