MAD
Madrid
Spain
15,521 km
9,644 miles
POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,521 km
9,644 mi / 8,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MAD POM
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
IATA Code MAD POM
ICAO Code LEMD AYPY
City Madrid Port Moresby
Country Spain Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,001 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -9.440000, 147.220000

Madrid (MAD) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 15,521 kilometers (9,644 miles / 8,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 08:15 in Madrid, it's 17:15 in Port Moresby. With a 9-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 1,855 feet between the two airports. Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Port Moresby (POM) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 325° (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 Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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