The flight distance from Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 15,494 kilometers (9,628 miles / 8,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:13 in Faaite Airport, it's 18:13 in Madrid. With a 11-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 1,994 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Faaite Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Faaite Airport (FAC) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.