MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
13,819 km
8,587 miles
WBD
Befandriana
Madagascar
Distance
13,819 km
8,587 mi / 7,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE WBD
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Avaratra Airport
IATA Code MDE WBD
ICAO Code SKRG FMNF
City Rionegro Befandriana
Country Colombia Madagascar
Timezone America/Bogota Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 6,955 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -15.200000, 48.480000

Rionegro (MDE) to Befandriana (WBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Avaratra Airport (WBD) in Befandriana, Madagascar is 13,819 kilometers (8,587 miles / 7,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 21:10 in Rionegro, it's 05:10 in Befandriana. 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 6,135 feet between the two airports. Avaratra 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 Befandriana (WBD) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 267° (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 Avaratra Airport (WBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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