MAD
Madrid
Spain
17,292 km
10,745 miles
MEB
Melbourne Essendon Airport
Australia
Distance
17,292 km
10,745 mi / 9,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
94°
east

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MAD MEB
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Melbourne Essendon Airport
IATA Code MAD MEB
ICAO Code LEMD YMEN
City Madrid N/A
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,001 ft 282 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -37.730000, 144.900000

Madrid (MAD) to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Melbourne Essendon Airport, Australia is 17,292 kilometers (10,745 miles / 9,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:42 in Madrid, it's 05:42 in Melbourne Essendon Airport. With a 10-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 1,719 feet between the two airports. Melbourne Essendon Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 286° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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