Distance From Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Wellington International Airport, MAD - WLG Distance

The distance from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 12333 miles or 19848 kilometers or 10710 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Madrid ( Spain ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Madrid and Wellington takes around 28 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 28 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MAD - WLG

Kilometers		19848 km
Statute Miles		12333 miles
Nautical Miles		10710 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		28 hours 21 minutes

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - MAD to WLG Flight Path

Location of Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport & Wellington International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Madrid to Wellington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Madrid, Spain and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAD - WLG

Time difference between Madrid (Spain) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 12 Hours.
Wellington time is 12 Hours ahead of Madrid.

Location	Local Time
Madrid (Spain)	2026-03-20, 06:01:05 CET
Wellington (New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 18:01:05 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD / LEMD) Madrid, Spain

Destination

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand