MAD
Madrid
Spain
10,304 km
6,403 miles
MDQ
Mar del Plata
Argentina
Distance
10,304 km
6,403 mi / 5,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
220°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

MAD MDQ
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Astor Piazzola International Airport
IATA Code MAD MDQ
ICAO Code LEMD SAZM
City Madrid Mar del Plata
Country Spain Argentina
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Elevation 2,001 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -37.930000, -57.570000

Madrid (MAD) to Mar del Plata (MDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, Argentina is 10,304 kilometers (6,403 miles / 5,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:27 in Madrid, it's 01:27 in Mar del Plata. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,929 feet between the two airports. Astor Piazzola International Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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