MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,766 km
5,447 miles
TAM
Tampico
Mexico
Distance
8,766 km
5,447 mi / 4,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MAD TAM
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
IATA Code MAD TAM
ICAO Code LEMD MMTM
City Madrid Tampico
Country Spain Mexico
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,001 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 22.300000, -97.870000

Madrid (MAD) to Tampico (TAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico is 8,766 kilometers (5,447 miles / 4,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in Madrid, it's 23:22 in Tampico. With a 7-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 1,921 feet between the two airports. General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Tampico (TAM) 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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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