MAD
Madrid
Spain
15,519 km
9,643 miles
MLV
Merluna Airport
Australia
Distance
15,519 km
9,643 mi / 8,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
57°
east northeast

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MAD MLV
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Merluna Airport
IATA Code MAD MLV
ICAO Code LEMD YMEU
City Madrid N/A
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,001 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -13.050000, 142.480000

Madrid (MAD) to Merluna Airport (MLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Merluna Airport (MLV) in Merluna Airport, Australia is 15,519 kilometers (9,643 miles / 8,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:59 in Madrid, it's 14:59 in Merluna Airport. With a 9-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 2,001 feet between the two airports. Merluna Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Merluna Airport (MLV) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 319° (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 Merluna Airport (MLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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