BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
8,484 km
5,272 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,484 km
5,272 mi / 4,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
50°
northeast

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BAI MAD
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code BAI MAD
ICAO Code MRBA LEMD
City Punta Arenas Madrid
Country Costa Rica Spain
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Madrid
Elevation 1,214 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 40.490000, -3.570000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,484 kilometers (5,272 miles / 4,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Costa Rica 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 17:26 in Punta Arenas, it's 00:26 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.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 270° (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 Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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