# Distance from Madrid (MAD) to Xilinhot (XIL)

> 8,852 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,852 km / 5,500 mi / 4,780 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 318° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Spain) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 04:46 in Madrid, it's 10:46 in Xilinhot)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,001 ft (XIL is lower than MAD)

## Airports

### [Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mad-madrid-madrid-barajas-international-airport/1ef266df-455a-6e50-a18b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Madrid, Spain
- ICAO: LEMD
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 40.490000, -3.570000
- Elevation: 2,001 ft

### [Xilinhot Airport (XIL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xil-xilinhot-xilinhot-airport/1ef266e0-1e55-6dae-9e02-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Xilinhot, China
- ICAO: ZBXH
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 43.920000, 115.960000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:46 in Madrid, it's 10:46 in Xilinhot.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mad-madrid-madrid-barajas-international-airport/1ef266df-455a-6e50-a18b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Xilinhot Airport (XIL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xil-xilinhot-xilinhot-airport/1ef266e0-1e55-6dae-9e02-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)