AWZ
Ahwaz
Iran
12,778 km
7,940 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,778 km
7,940 mi / 6,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
295°
west northwest

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AWZ MDE
Airport Name Ahwaz Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code AWZ MDE
ICAO Code OIAW SKRG
City Ahwaz Rionegro
Country Iran Colombia
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Bogota
Elevation 66 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 31.340000, 48.760000 6.160000, -75.420000

Ahwaz (AWZ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) in Ahwaz, Iran to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,778 kilometers (7,940 miles / 6,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Iran with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:54 in Ahwaz, it's 04:24 in Rionegro. With a 8.5-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 6,889 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Ahwaz Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Ahwaz (AWZ) 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 Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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