MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
10,349 km
6,430 miles
NFR
Nafurah 1
Libya
Distance
10,349 km
6,430 mi / 5,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE NFR
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Nafurah 1 Airport
IATA Code MDE NFR
ICAO Code SKRG HLNR
City Rionegro Nafurah 1
Country Colombia Libya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 6,955 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 29.210000, 21.590000

Rionegro (MDE) to Nafurah 1 (NFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) in Nafurah 1, Libya is 10,349 kilometers (6,430 miles / 5,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Libya. 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 09:16 in Rionegro, it's 16:16 in Nafurah 1. With a 7-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 6,833 feet between the two airports. Nafurah 1 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 Nafurah 1 (NFR) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 279° (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 Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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