ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
8,762 km
5,444 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,762 km
5,444 mi / 4,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
49°
northeast

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ESM MAD
Airport Name General Rivadeneira Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code ESM MAD
ICAO Code SETN LEMD
City Tachina Madrid
Country Ecuador Spain
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/Madrid
Elevation 32 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 0.980000, -79.630000 40.490000, -3.570000

Tachina (ESM) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,762 kilometers (5,444 miles / 4,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 17:06 in Tachina, it's 23:06 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 1,969 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than General Rivadeneira Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Tachina (ESM) follows a heading of 262° (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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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