# Distance from La Esperanza (LEZ) to Madrid (MAD)

> 8,531 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,531 km / 5,301 mi / 4,607 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 51° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 278° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Honduras) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 03:33 in La Esperanza, it's 11:33 in Madrid)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,474 ft (MAD is lower than LEZ)

## Airports

### [La Esperanza Airport (LEZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lez-la-esperanza-la-esperanza-airport/1ef266df-5e0e-6df2-8b81-06bb2780ed98)

- City: La Esperanza, Honduras
- ICAO: MHLE
- Timezone: America/Tegucigalpa
- Coordinates: 14.290000, -88.170000
- Elevation: 5,475 ft

### [Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mad-madrid-madrid-barajas-international-airport/1ef266df-455a-6e50-a18b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Madrid, Spain
- ICAO: LEMD
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 40.490000, -3.570000
- Elevation: 2,001 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:33 in La Esperanza, it's 11:33 in Madrid.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [La Esperanza Airport (LEZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lez-la-esperanza-la-esperanza-airport/1ef266df-5e0e-6df2-8b81-06bb2780ed98)
- [Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mad-madrid-madrid-barajas-international-airport/1ef266df-455a-6e50-a18b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)