HNL
Honolulu
United States
12,647 km
7,859 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
12,647 km
7,859 mi / 6,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
21°
north northeast

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HNL MAD
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code HNL MAD
ICAO Code PHNL LEMD
City Honolulu Madrid
Country United States Spain
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Europe/Madrid
Elevation 13 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 40.490000, -3.570000

Honolulu (HNL) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 12,647 kilometers (7,859 miles / 6,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 United States with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:53 in Honolulu, it's 11:53 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 1,988 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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