The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Plymouth, New Zealand is 19,762 kilometers (12,280 miles / 10,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 New Zealand. 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 11:28 in Madrid, it's 23:28 in New Plymouth. With a 12-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 1,904 feet between the two airports. New Plymouth Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from New Plymouth (NPL) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 311° (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 New Plymouth Airport (NPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.