MAD
Madrid
Spain
6,188 km
3,845 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,188 km
3,845 mi / 3,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
128°
southeast

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MAD WIL
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code MAD WIL
ICAO Code LEMD HKNW
City Madrid Nairobi
Country Spain Kenya
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,001 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Madrid (MAD) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,188 kilometers (3,845 miles / 3,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:40 in Madrid, it's 16:40 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,535 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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