MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,524 km
5,297 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
8,524 km
5,297 mi / 4,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MAD UNE
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code MAD UNE
ICAO Code LEMD FXQN
City Madrid Qacha's Nek
Country Spain Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,001 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Madrid (MAD) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 8,524 kilometers (5,297 miles / 4,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Lesotho. 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 00:42 in Madrid, it's 01:42 in Qacha's Nek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,099 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 335° (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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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