Madrid to Sydney (Mascot)
22h 22m The flight from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 17,673 km (10,982 miles) and takes approximately 22h 22m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 80°, passing near 14.4° N, 84.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 32h 08m | 32h 33m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 22h 39m | 23h 05m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 19h 38m | 20h 03m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 20h 48m | 21h 13m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MAD | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Madrid | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Spain | Australia |
| ICAO | LEMD | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 40.4934, -3.5722 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 1,998 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Madrid to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 22h 22m. The great-circle distance is 17,673 km (10,982 miles, 9,543 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 80°.
How far is Madrid from Sydney (Mascot)?
17,673 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,982 miles or 9,543 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MAD and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 17,673 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 22h 22m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.