MAD
Madrid
Spain
14,759 km
9,171 miles
TBG
Tabubil
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,759 km
9,171 mi / 7,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MAD TBG
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Tabubil Airport
IATA Code MAD TBG
ICAO Code LEMD AYTB
City Madrid Tabubil
Country Spain Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,001 ft 1,570 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -5.280000, 141.230000

Madrid (MAD) to Tabubil (TBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Tabubil Airport (TBG) in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea is 14,759 kilometers (9,171 miles / 7,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 20:22 in Madrid, it's 05:22 in Tabubil. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tabubil (TBG) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 323° (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 Tabubil Airport (TBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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