MAD
Madrid
Spain
12,365 km
7,683 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
12,365 km
7,683 mi / 6,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
60°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MAD ZAM
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code MAD ZAM
ICAO Code LEMD RPMZ
City Madrid Zamboanga City
Country Spain Philippines
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,001 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 6.920000, 122.060000

Madrid (MAD) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 12,365 kilometers (7,683 miles / 6,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Philippines. 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 13:58 in Madrid, it's 19:58 in Zamboanga City. With a 6-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 1,968 feet between the two airports. Zamboanga International Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 318° (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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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