Distance From San José Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

The distance from San José Airport () to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 6179 miles or 9943 kilometers or 5366 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San José ( Uruguay ) to Madrid ( Spain )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Madrid takes around 14 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San José Airport, San José, Uruguay to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain is 14 hours 12 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - MAD

Kilometers		9943 km
Statute Miles		6179 miles
Nautical Miles		5366 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 12 minutes

San José Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Flight Route Map - to MAD Flight Path

Location of San José Airport & Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San José to Madrid nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San José, Uruguay and Madrid, Spain. .

Nonstop flight route between San José, Uruguay and Madrid, Spain.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MAD

Time difference between San José (Uruguay) and Madrid (Spain) is 5 Hours.
Madrid time is 5 Hours ahead of San José.

Location	Local Time
San José (Uruguay)	2026-06-21, 12:32:34 -03
Madrid (Spain)	2026-06-21, 17:32:34 CEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

San José Airport ( / SUSJ) San José, Uruguay

Destination

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD / LEMD) Madrid, Spain