Distance From Santos Dumont Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, SDU - MAD Distance

The distance from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 5065 miles or 8152 kilometers or 4399 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 Rio de Janeiro ( Brazil ) to Madrid ( Spain )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Madrid takes around 11 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santos Dumont Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain is 11 hours 38 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 • SDU - MAD

Kilometers		8152 km
Statute Miles		5065 miles
Nautical Miles		4399 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 38 minutes

Santos Dumont Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Flight Route Map - SDU to MAD Flight Path

Location of Santos Dumont Airport & Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio de Janeiro to Madrid nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Madrid, Spain.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SDU - MAD

Time difference between Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Madrid (Spain) is 4 Hours.
Madrid time is 4 Hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-14, 18:43:11 -03
Madrid (Spain)	2025-12-14, 22:43:11 CET

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

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU / SBRJ) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Destination

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