LYA
Luoyang
China
9,392 km
5,836 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
9,392 km
5,836 mi / 5,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
317°
northwest

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LYA MAD
Airport Name Luoyang Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code LYA MAD
ICAO Code ZHLY LEMD
City Luoyang Madrid
Country China Spain
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Madrid
Elevation 840 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 34.740000, 112.390000 40.490000, -3.570000

Luoyang (LYA) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luoyang Airport (LYA) in Luoyang, China to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 9,392 kilometers (5,836 miles / 5,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 01:05 in Luoyang, it's 18:05 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 1,161 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Luoyang Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Luoyang (LYA) follows a heading of 48° (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 Luoyang Airport (LYA) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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