MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,695 km
5,403 miles
YEH
Yinchuan
China
Distance
8,695 km
5,403 mi / 4,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
49°
northeast

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MAD YEH
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Yinchuan Helanshan Airport
IATA Code MAD YEH
ICAO Code LEMD _YEH
City Madrid Yinchuan
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,001 ft 1,149 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 38.480000, 106.010000

Madrid (MAD) to Yinchuan (YEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) in Yinchuan, China is 8,695 kilometers (5,403 miles / 4,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:55 in Madrid, it's 11:55 in Yinchuan. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Yinchuan (YEH) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 313° (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 Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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