MAD
Madrid
Spain
7,102 km
4,413 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
7,102 km
4,413 mi / 3,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
53°
northeast

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MAD URC
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code MAD URC
ICAO Code LEMD ZWWW
City Madrid Urumqi
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,001 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 43.910000, 87.470000

Madrid (MAD) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 7,102 kilometers (4,413 miles / 3,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:22 in Madrid, it's 14:22 in Urumqi. 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.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 302° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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