HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
5,724 km
3,556 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
5,724 km
3,556 mi / 3,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEA MAD
Airport Name Herat Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code HEA MAD
ICAO Code OAHR LEMD
City N/A Madrid
Country Afghanistan Spain
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Madrid
Elevation 3,206 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 40.490000, -3.570000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 5,724 kilometers (3,556 miles / 3,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Afghanistan 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 16:00 in Herat Airport, it's 12:30 in Madrid. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,205 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 75° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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