KWL
Guilin City
China
10,000 km
6,214 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
10,000 km
6,214 mi / 5,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWL MAD
Airport Name Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code KWL MAD
ICAO Code ZGKL LEMD
City Guilin City Madrid
Country China Spain
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Madrid
Elevation 570 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 25.220000, 110.040000 40.490000, -3.570000

Guilin City (KWL) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 10,000 kilometers (6,214 miles / 5,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 China 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 21:31 in Guilin City, it's 14:31 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 1,431 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Guilin City (KWL) follows a heading of 56° (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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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