GBT
Gorgan
Iran
12,943 km
8,042 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,943 km
8,042 mi / 6,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GBT MDE
Airport Name Gorgan Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GBT MDE
ICAO Code OING SKRG
City Gorgan Rionegro
Country Iran Colombia
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Bogota
Elevation -24 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 36.910000, 54.400000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gorgan (GBT) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorgan Airport (GBT) in Gorgan, Iran to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,943 kilometers (8,042 miles / 6,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Iran 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 22:52 in Gorgan, it's 14:22 in Rionegro. With a 8.5-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 6,979 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Gorgan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gorgan (GBT) follows a heading of 43° (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 Gorgan Airport (GBT) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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