GOQ
Golmud
China
8,091 km
5,027 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,091 km
5,027 mi / 4,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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GOQ MAD
Airport Name Golmud Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GOQ MAD
ICAO Code ZLGM LEMD
City Golmud Madrid
Country China Spain
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Madrid
Elevation 0 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 94.790000 40.490000, -3.570000

Golmud (GOQ) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,091 kilometers (5,027 miles / 4,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 China 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 00:41 in Golmud, it's 17:41 in Madrid. With a 7-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 2,001 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Golmud Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Golmud (GOQ) follows a heading of 56° (east 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 Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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