ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
8,904 km
5,532 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,904 km
5,532 mi / 4,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

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ACJ MAD
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code ACJ MAD
ICAO Code VCCA LEMD
City Anuradhapura Madrid
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 324 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 40.490000, -3.570000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,904 kilometers (5,532 miles / 4,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:19 in Anuradhapura, it's 16:49 in Madrid. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,677 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Anuradhapura Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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