MAD
Madrid
Spain
5,680 km
3,529 miles
NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
Distance
5,680 km
3,529 mi / 3,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MAD NQZ
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA Code MAD NQZ
ICAO Code LEMD UACC
City Madrid Astana
Country Spain Kazakhstan
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Almaty
Elevation 2,001 ft 1,166 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 51.020000, 71.470000

Madrid (MAD) to Astana (NQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 5,680 kilometers (3,529 miles / 3,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 09:52 in Madrid, it's 13:52 in Astana. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Astana (NQZ) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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