ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,964 km
6,191 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
9,964 km
6,191 mi / 5,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
324°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ICN MAD
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code ICN MAD
ICAO Code RKSI LEMD
City Seoul Madrid
Country South Korea Spain
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Madrid
Elevation 23 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 40.490000, -3.570000

Seoul (ICN) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 9,964 kilometers (6,191 miles / 5,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:11 in Seoul, it's 17:11 in Madrid. With a 7-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 1,978 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 37° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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