KQA
Akutan
United States
9,354 km
5,812 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
9,354 km
5,812 mi / 5,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Nome
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KQA MAD
Airport Name Akutan Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code KQA MAD
ICAO Code PAUT LEMD
City Akutan Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Nome Europe/Madrid
Elevation 129 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 54.140000, -165.600000 40.490000, -3.570000

Akutan (KQA) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 9,354 kilometers (5,812 miles / 5,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 23:28 in Akutan, it's 09:28 in Madrid. With a 10-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 1,872 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Akutan Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Akutan (KQA) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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