MAD
Madrid
Spain
15,702 km
9,757 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
15,702 km
9,757 mi / 8,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
317°
northwest

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MAD PYE
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code MAD PYE
ICAO Code LEMD NCPY
City Madrid Penrhyn Island
Country Spain CK
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 2,001 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Madrid (MAD) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 15,702 kilometers (9,757 miles / 8,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 CK. 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 02:31 in Madrid, it's 15:31 in Penrhyn Island. With a 11-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 1,993 feet between the two airports. Tongareva Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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