MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,436 km
5,242 miles
MFC
Mafeteng
Lesotho
Distance
8,436 km
5,242 mi / 4,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
153°
south southeast

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MAD MFC
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Mafeteng Airport
IATA Code MAD MFC
ICAO Code LEMD FXMF
City Madrid Mafeteng
Country Spain Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,001 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -29.800000, 27.240000

Madrid (MAD) to Mafeteng (MFC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Mafeteng Airport (MFC) in Mafeteng, Lesotho is 8,436 kilometers (5,242 miles / 4,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:47 in Madrid, it's 14:47 in Mafeteng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,349 feet between the two airports. Mafeteng Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mafeteng (MFC) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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