ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
8,835 km
5,490 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,835 km
5,490 mi / 4,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ATF MAD
Airport Name Chachoan Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code ATF MAD
ICAO Code SEAM LEMD
City Ambato Madrid
Country Ecuador Spain
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/Madrid
Elevation 8,502 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 40.490000, -3.570000

Ambato (ATF) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,835 kilometers (5,490 miles / 4,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Ecuador 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 03:00 in Ambato, it's 09:00 in Madrid. With a 6-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 6,501 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 259° (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 Chachoan Airport (ATF) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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