MAD
Madrid
Spain
17,710 km
11,004 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
17,710 km
11,004 mi / 9,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MAD TGJ
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code MAD TGJ
ICAO Code LEMD NWWA
City Madrid Tiga
Country Spain New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 2,001 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Madrid (MAD) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 17,710 kilometers (11,004 miles / 9,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 21:01 in Madrid, it's 07:01 in Tiga. With a 10-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 1,873 feet between the two airports. Tiga Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Tiga (TGJ) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 341° (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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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