The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 13,796 kilometers (8,573 miles / 7,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:09 in Rionegro, it's 01:09 in Ambatondrazaka. 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 4,442 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 265° (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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.