MAD
Madrid
Spain
7,438 km
4,622 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
7,438 km
4,622 mi / 4,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
265°
west

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MAD RCH
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code MAD RCH
ICAO Code LEMD SKRH
City Madrid Riohacha
Country Spain Colombia
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Bogota
Elevation 2,001 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 11.530000, -72.930000

Madrid (MAD) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 7,438 kilometers (4,622 miles / 4,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 19:44 in Madrid, it's 13:44 in Riohacha. 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 1,958 feet between the two airports. Almirante Padilla Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Riohacha (RCH) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 51° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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