MAD
Madrid
Spain
9,411 km
5,848 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
9,411 km
5,848 mi / 5,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MAD UYU
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code MAD UYU
ICAO Code LEMD SLUY
City Madrid Quijarro
Country Spain Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/La_Paz
Elevation 2,001 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Madrid (MAD) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 9,411 kilometers (5,848 miles / 5,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Bolivia. 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 07:59 in Madrid, it's 02:59 in Quijarro. 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 9,135 feet between the two airports. Uyuni Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quijarro (UYU) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 43° (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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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