Distance From Springbok Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, SBU - MAD Distance

The distance from Springbok Airport (SBU) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 5040 miles or 8111 kilometers or 4377 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 Springbok ( South Africa ) to Madrid ( Spain )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Springbok and Madrid takes around 11 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Springbok Airport, Springbok, South Africa to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain is 11 hours 35 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 • SBU - MAD

Kilometers		8111 km
Statute Miles		5040 miles
Nautical Miles		4377 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 35 minutes

Springbok Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Flight Route Map - SBU to MAD Flight Path

Location of Springbok Airport & Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Springbok, South Africa and Madrid, Spain.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBU - MAD

Time difference between Springbok (South Africa) and Madrid (Spain) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Springbok (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 08:57:30 SAST
Madrid (Spain)	2026-09-12, 08:57:30 CEST

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

Springbok Airport (SBU / FASB) Springbok, South Africa

Destination

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