MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,313 km
5,165 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
8,313 km
5,165 mi / 4,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
222°
southwest

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MAD QSC
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code MAD QSC
ICAO Code LEMD SDSC
City Madrid Sao Carlos
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,001 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Madrid (MAD) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 8,313 kilometers (5,165 miles / 4,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 16:20 in Madrid, it's 12:20 in Sao Carlos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Carlos (QSC) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 33° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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