FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
15,874 km
9,864 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,874 km
9,864 mi / 8,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

FAQ MDE
Airport Name Frieda River Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code FAQ MDE
ICAO Code AYFR SKRG
City Frieda River Rionegro
Country Papua New Guinea Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Bogota
Elevation 217 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -4.610000, 141.960000 6.160000, -75.420000

Frieda River (FAQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,874 kilometers (9,864 miles / 8,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in Frieda River, it's 18:16 in Rionegro. With a 15-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 6,738 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Frieda River Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Frieda River (FAQ) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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