FAO
Faro
Portugal
7,599 km
4,722 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
7,599 km
4,722 mi / 4,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
261°
west

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Airport Comparison

FAO MDE
Airport Name Faro Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code FAO MDE
ICAO Code LPFR SKRG
City Faro Rionegro
Country Portugal Colombia
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Bogota
Elevation 24 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 6.160000, -75.420000

Faro (FAO) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 7,599 kilometers (4,722 miles / 4,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:23 in Faro, it's 18:23 in Rionegro. With a 6-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 6,931 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Faro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 53° (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 Faro Airport (FAO) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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