MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,429 km
5,238 miles
YHS
Sechelt-Gibsons
Canada
Distance
8,429 km
5,238 mi / 4,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD YHS
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Sechelt-Gibsons Airport
IATA Code MAD YHS
ICAO Code LEMD CAP3
City Madrid Sechelt-Gibsons
Country Spain Canada
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,001 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 49.460000, -123.720000

Madrid (MAD) to Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) in Sechelt-Gibsons, Canada is 8,429 kilometers (5,238 miles / 4,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Madrid, it's 09:37 in Sechelt-Gibsons. With a 9-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 1,751 feet between the two airports. Sechelt-Gibsons Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). 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 Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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