MAD
Madrid
Spain
14,988 km
9,313 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
14,988 km
9,313 mi / 8,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
73°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MAD WAV
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code MAD WAV
ICAO Code LEMD YWAV
City Madrid N/A
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,001 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Madrid (MAD) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 14,988 kilometers (9,313 miles / 8,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Australia. 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 01:56 in Madrid, it's 09:26 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 7.5-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 1,800 feet between the two airports. Wave Hill Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 310° (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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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