MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,496 km
5,279 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
8,496 km
5,279 mi / 4,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MAD NKU
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code MAD NKU
ICAO Code LEMD FXNK
City Madrid Nkaus
Country Spain Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,001 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Madrid (MAD) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 8,496 kilometers (5,279 miles / 4,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:29 in Madrid, it's 16:29 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,620 feet between the two airports. Nkaus Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 336° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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