HIG
Highbury Airport
Australia
15,847 km
9,847 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
15,847 km
9,847 mi / 8,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
317°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

HIG MAD
Airport Name Highbury Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code HIG MAD
ICAO Code YHHY LEMD
City N/A Madrid
Country Australia Spain
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Madrid
Elevation 0 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -16.430000, 143.150000 40.490000, -3.570000

Highbury Airport (HIG) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Highbury Airport (HIG) in Highbury Airport, Australia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 15,847 kilometers (9,847 miles / 8,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 07:27 in Highbury Airport, it's 23:27 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 2,001 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Highbury Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Highbury Airport (HIG) 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 Highbury Airport (HIG) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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