MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,814 km
5,477 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
8,814 km
5,477 mi / 4,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
259°
west southwest

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MAD PTZ
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code MAD PTZ
ICAO Code LEMD SESM
City Madrid Shell Mera
Country Spain Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,001 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Madrid (MAD) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 8,814 kilometers (5,477 miles / 4,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 Ecuador. 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 01:32 in Madrid, it's 19:32 in Shell Mera. 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 1,464 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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