MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,395 km
5,216 miles
SAO
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,395 km
5,216 mi / 4,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MAD SAO
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Campo de Marte Airport
IATA Code MAD SAO
ICAO Code LEMD SBMT
City Madrid Sao Paulo
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,001 ft 2,368 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -23.510000, -46.640000

Madrid (MAD) to Sao Paulo (SAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,395 kilometers (5,216 miles / 4,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Spain with Brazil. 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 07:22 in Madrid, it's 03:22 in Sao Paulo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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