FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
13,550 km
8,420 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,550 km
8,420 mi / 7,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

FTU MDE
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code FTU MDE
ICAO Code FMSD SKRG
City Tolanaro Rionegro
Country Madagascar Colombia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Bogota
Elevation 29 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 6.160000, -75.420000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,550 kilometers (8,420 miles / 7,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 18:32 in Tolanaro, it's 10:32 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 6,926 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Tolanaro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 116° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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