MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,739 km
5,430 miles
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,739 km
5,430 mi / 4,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MAD PBZ
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Plettenberg Bay Airport
IATA Code MAD PBZ
ICAO Code LEMD FAPG
City Madrid Plettenberg Bay
Country Spain South Africa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,001 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -34.090000, 23.330000

Madrid (MAD) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa is 8,739 kilometers (5,430 miles / 4,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:03 in Madrid, it's 20:03 in Plettenberg Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,536 feet between the two airports. Plettenberg Bay Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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