Flight time from Madrid to Buenos Aires
A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Buenos Aires (EZE) takes about 12 h 40 min. Flying back from Buenos Aires to Madrid takes about 12 h 25 min. The two airports are 6,268 miles (10,087 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| MAD → EZE | 12h 40m | Madrid → 5:40 PM |
| EZE → MAD | 12h 25m | Buenos Aires → 1:25 AM the next day |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Buenos Aires is 5 hours behind of Madrid right now. Allow for it when you plan: the clock at your destination may show a very different time from the hours you spent in the air. See the time now in Madrid and Buenos Aires, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The Buenos Aires to Madrid flight is usually quicker than Madrid to Buenos Aires. High-altitude winds, led by the jet stream, mostly blow from west to east, so planes heading east ride a tailwind and planes heading west fight a headwind. On busy routes the difference shows up in airline timetables every day.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Madrid to Buenos Aires?
A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Buenos Aires (EZE) takes about 12 h 40 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 12 h 25 min.
How far is Buenos Aires from Madrid?
6,268 miles (10,087 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between MAD and EZE airports.
What is the time difference between Madrid and Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is 5 hours behind of Madrid right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave Madrid at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Buenos Aires?
Leaving Madrid at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Buenos Aires at about 5:40 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.