ARI
Arica
Chile
9,495 km
5,900 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
9,495 km
5,900 mi / 5,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Santiago
Heading
45°
northeast

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ARI MAD
Airport Name Chacalluta Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code ARI MAD
ICAO Code SCAR LEMD
City Arica Madrid
Country Chile Spain
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Madrid
Elevation 167 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -18.350000, -70.340000 40.490000, -3.570000

Arica (ARI) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacalluta Airport (ARI) in Arica, Chile to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 9,495 kilometers (5,900 miles / 5,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Arica, it's 18:24 in Madrid. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,834 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Chacalluta Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Arica (ARI) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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