DRV
Dharavandhoo
Maldives
16,304 km
10,131 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,304 km
10,131 mi / 8,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DRV MDE
Airport Name Dharavandhoo Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code DRV MDE
ICAO Code VRMD SKRG
City Dharavandhoo Rionegro
Country Maldives Colombia
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Bogota
Elevation 6 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 5.160000, 73.130000 6.160000, -75.420000

Dharavandhoo (DRV) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) in Dharavandhoo, Maldives to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,304 kilometers (10,131 miles / 8,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Maldives 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 03:59 in Dharavandhoo, it's 17:59 in Rionegro. With a 10-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 6,949 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Dharavandhoo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Dharavandhoo (DRV) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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