The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Tuxpan Airport (WIX) in Tuxpan Airport, Mexico is 9,398 kilometers (5,840 miles / 5,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:58 in Madrid, it's 17:58 in Tuxpan Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,018 feet between the two airports. Tuxpan Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Tuxpan Airport (WIX) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 49° (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 Tuxpan Airport (WIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.