MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,014 km
4,980 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
8,014 km
4,980 mi / 4,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MAD PHW
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code MAD PHW
ICAO Code LEMD FAPH
City Madrid Phalaborwa
Country Spain South Africa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,001 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Madrid (MAD) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 8,014 kilometers (4,980 miles / 4,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 23:01 in Madrid, it's 00:01 in Phalaborwa.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 333° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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