FVM
Fuvahmulah Island
Maldives
16,499 km
10,252 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,499 km
10,252 mi / 8,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FVM MDE
Airport Name Fuvahmulah Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code FVM MDE
ICAO Code VRMF SKRG
City Fuvahmulah Island Rionegro
Country Maldives Colombia
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Bogota
Elevation 17 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -0.310000, 73.440000 6.160000, -75.420000

Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in Fuvahmulah Island, Maldives to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,499 kilometers (10,252 miles / 8,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 17:24 in Fuvahmulah Island, it's 07:24 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 6,938 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Fuvahmulah Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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