AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
8,769 km
5,449 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,769 km
5,449 mi / 4,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guatemala
Heading
51°
northeast

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AAZ MAD
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code AAZ MAD
ICAO Code MGQZ LEMD
City Quezaltenango Madrid
Country Guatemala Spain
Timezone America/Guatemala Europe/Madrid
Elevation 7,779 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 40.490000, -3.570000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,769 kilometers (5,449 miles / 4,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:26 in Quezaltenango, it's 21:26 in Madrid. 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 5,778 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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