MAD
Madrid
Spain
9,078 km
5,641 miles
NLG
Nelson Lagoon
United States
Distance
9,078 km
5,641 mi / 4,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
348°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

MAD NLG
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Nelson Lagoon Airport
IATA Code MAD NLG
ICAO Code LEMD PAOU
City Madrid Nelson Lagoon
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,001 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 56.010000, -161.160000

Madrid (MAD) to Nelson Lagoon (NLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) in Nelson Lagoon, United States is 9,078 kilometers (5,641 miles / 4,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:54 in Madrid, it's 05:54 in Nelson Lagoon. With a 10-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 1,987 feet between the two airports. Nelson Lagoon Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Nelson Lagoon (NLG) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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