MAD
Madrid
Spain
14,906 km
9,262 miles
VCD
Victoria River Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
14,906 km
9,262 mi / 8,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
72°
east northeast

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MAD VCD
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Victoria River Downs Airport
IATA Code MAD VCD
ICAO Code LEMD YVRD
City Madrid N/A
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,001 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -16.400000, 131.000000

Madrid (MAD) to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) in Victoria River Downs Airport, Australia is 14,906 kilometers (9,262 miles / 8,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 18:00 in Madrid, it's 02:30 in Victoria River Downs Airport. With a 8.5-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 1,912 feet between the two airports. Victoria River Downs Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 311° (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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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