GID
Gitega
Burundi
5,952 km
3,698 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
5,952 km
3,698 mi / 3,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
329°
north northwest

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GID MAD
Airport Name Gitega Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GID MAD
ICAO Code HBBE LEMD
City Gitega Madrid
Country Burundi Spain
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5,741 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 29.910000 40.490000, -3.570000

Gitega (GID) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 5,952 kilometers (3,698 miles / 3,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Burundi with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:41 in Gitega, it's 03:41 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,740 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Gitega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Gitega (GID) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gitega Airport (GID) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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