MAD
Madrid
Spain
10,279 km
6,387 miles
RCU
Rio Cuarto
Argentina
Distance
10,279 km
6,387 mi / 5,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MAD RCU
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Area De Material Airport
IATA Code MAD RCU
ICAO Code LEMD SAOC
City Madrid Rio Cuarto
Country Spain Argentina
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 2,001 ft 1,380 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -33.090000, -64.260000

Madrid (MAD) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina is 10,279 kilometers (6,387 miles / 5,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 08:16 in Madrid, it's 04:16 in Rio Cuarto. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 42° (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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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