ASI
Ascension Island
SH
5,502 km
3,419 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
5,502 km
3,419 mi / 2,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
11°
north

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ASI MAD
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code ASI MAD
ICAO Code FHAW LEMD
City Ascension Island Madrid
Country SH Spain
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena Europe/Madrid
Elevation 278 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 40.490000, -3.570000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 5,502 kilometers (3,419 miles / 2,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 SH with Spain. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:56 in Ascension Island, it's 07:56 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,723 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than RAF Ascension Island.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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