LCE
La Ceiba
Honduras
8,320 km
5,170 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,320 km
5,170 mi / 4,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LCE MAD
Airport Name Goloson International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code LCE MAD
ICAO Code MHLC LEMD
City La Ceiba Madrid
Country Honduras Spain
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Europe/Madrid
Elevation 49 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 15.740000, -86.850000 40.490000, -3.570000

La Ceiba (LCE) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goloson International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,320 kilometers (5,170 miles / 4,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Honduras 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 17:22 in La Ceiba, it's 00:22 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 1,952 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Goloson International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to La Ceiba (LCE) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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