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Flight Distance from Madrid (MAD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MADLEMD
Madrid, Spain
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Great Circle Path
8,148 km5,063 miles • 4,400 NM
Destination Airport
SBGLGIG
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Direct Distance
8,148 km
5,063 Statute Miles
4,400 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 5m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
733 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
218° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 5m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 21m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 10m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇪🇸 Spain→🇧🇷 Brazil
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa free for tourism up to 90 days.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
- City / Country: Madrid, Spain
- ICAO Code: LEMD
- Coordinates: 40.4934°, -3.5722°
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Elevation: 1998 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
- City / Country: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO Code: SBGL
- Coordinates: -22.8100°, -43.2506°
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Elevation: 28 ft
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