The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) in Southern Cross Airport, Australia is 14,861 kilometers (9,234 miles / 8,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 14:21 in Madrid, it's 21:21 in Southern Cross Airport. 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 1,647 feet between the two airports. Southern Cross Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Southern Cross Airport (SQC) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 298° (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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.