FAH
Farah
Afghanistan
13,815 km
8,584 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,815 km
8,584 mi / 7,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
306°
northwest

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FAH MDE
Airport Name Farah Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code FAH MDE
ICAO Code OAFR SKRG
City Farah Rionegro
Country Afghanistan Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Bogota
Elevation 3,083 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 32.370000, 62.180000 6.160000, -75.420000

Farah (FAH) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,815 kilometers (8,584 miles / 7,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Afghanistan 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 17:29 in Farah, it's 07:59 in Rionegro. With a 9.5-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 3,872 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Farah Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Farah (FAH) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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