IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
10,135 km
6,298 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
10,135 km
6,298 mi / 5,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Heading
43°
northeast

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IRJ MAD
Airport Name Capitan V A Almonacid Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code IRJ MAD
ICAO Code SANL LEMD
City La Rioja Madrid
Country Argentina Spain
Timezone America/Argentina/La_Rioja Europe/Madrid
Elevation 1,437 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -29.380000, -66.800000 40.490000, -3.570000

La Rioja (IRJ) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 10,135 kilometers (6,298 miles / 5,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:53 in La Rioja, it's 09:53 in Madrid. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to La Rioja (IRJ) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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