DWB
Soalala
Madagascar
13,481 km
8,377 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,481 km
8,377 mi / 7,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

DWB MDE
Airport Name Soalala Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code DWB MDE
ICAO Code FMNO SKRG
City Soalala Rionegro
Country Madagascar Colombia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Bogota
Elevation 141 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -16.100000, 45.360000 6.160000, -75.420000

Soalala (DWB) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soalala Airport (DWB) in Soalala, Madagascar to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,481 kilometers (8,377 miles / 7,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Madagascar with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:00 in Soalala, it's 01:00 in Rionegro. With a 8-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 6,814 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Soalala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Soalala (DWB) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Soalala Airport (DWB) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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