MAD
Madrid
Spain
9,218 km
5,728 miles
NAY
Beijing
China
Distance
9,218 km
5,728 mi / 4,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
42°
northeast

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MAD NAY
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Beijing Nanyuan Airport
IATA Code MAD NAY
ICAO Code LEMD ZBNY
City Madrid Beijing
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,001 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 39.780000, 116.390000

Madrid (MAD) to Beijing (NAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) in Beijing, China is 9,218 kilometers (5,728 miles / 4,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Madrid, it's 17:03 in Beijing. 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 2,001 feet between the two airports. Beijing Nanyuan Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (NAY) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 318° (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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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