MAD
Madrid
Spain
16,117 km
10,015 miles
TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
Distance
16,117 km
10,015 mi / 8,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
87°
east

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MAD TAQ
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Tarcoola Airport
IATA Code MAD TAQ
ICAO Code LEMD YTAR
City Madrid Tarcoola
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 2,001 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -30.700000, 134.580000

Madrid (MAD) to Tarcoola (TAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia is 16,117 kilometers (10,015 miles / 8,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 09:49 in Madrid, it's 19:19 in Tarcoola. With a 9.5-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 2,001 feet between the two airports. Tarcoola Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Tarcoola (TAQ) 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 Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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