The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati is 14,499 kilometers (9,009 miles / 7,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Kiribati. 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 10:45 in Madrid, it's 23:45 in Tabuaeran Island. With a 13-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. Tabuaeran Island Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Tabuaeran Island (TNV) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). 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 Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.