KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
12,740 km
7,916 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
12,740 km
7,916 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KOA MAD
Airport Name Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code KOA MAD
ICAO Code PHKO LEMD
City Kailua/Kona Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Europe/Madrid
Elevation 49 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 19.700000, -156.000000 40.490000, -3.570000

Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 12,740 kilometers (7,916 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:24 in Kailua/Kona, it's 22:24 in Madrid. With a 11-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 1,952 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.