KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
10,631 km
6,606 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
10,631 km
6,606 mi / 5,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
320°
northwest

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KNH MAD
Airport Name Kinmen Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code KNH MAD
ICAO Code RCBS LEMD
City Shang-I Madrid
Country Taiwan Spain
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/Madrid
Elevation 93 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 118.360000 40.490000, -3.570000

Shang-I (KNH) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 10,631 kilometers (6,606 miles / 5,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Taiwan 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 13:20 in Shang-I, it's 06:20 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 1,908 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Kinmen Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Shang-I (KNH) follows a heading of 51° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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