MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,805 km
5,471 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
8,805 km
5,471 mi / 4,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
156°
south southeast

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MAD PLZ
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code MAD PLZ
ICAO Code LEMD FAPE
City Madrid Port Elizabeth
Country Spain South Africa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,001 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Madrid (MAD) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 8,805 kilometers (5,471 miles / 4,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 10:41 in Madrid, it's 11:41 in Port Elizabeth.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,775 feet between the two airports. Port Elizabeth Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 338° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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