MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,412 km
5,227 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
8,412 km
5,227 mi / 4,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MAD TQS
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code MAD TQS
ICAO Code LEMD SKTQ
City Madrid Tres Esquinas
Country Spain Colombia
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Bogota
Elevation 2,001 ft 585 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 0.750000, -75.230000

Madrid (MAD) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 8,412 kilometers (5,227 miles / 4,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Colombia. 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 21:20 in Madrid, it's 15:20 in Tres Esquinas. 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 1,416 feet between the two airports. Tres Esquinas Air Base sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 48° (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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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