The flight distance from Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 14,471 kilometers (8,992 miles / 7,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:59 in Kwajalein, it's 06:59 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 1,985 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Kwajalein (KWA) follows a heading of 11° (north 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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.