KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
9,059 km
5,629 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
9,059 km
5,629 mi / 4,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

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KCT MAD
Airport Name Koggala Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code KCT MAD
ICAO Code VCCK LEMD
City Galle Madrid
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 10 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 5.990000, 80.320000 40.490000, -3.570000

Galle (KCT) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 9,059 kilometers (5,629 miles / 4,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 08:33 in Galle, it's 04:03 in Madrid. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,991 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Koggala Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Galle (KCT) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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