MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
13,809 km
8,581 miles
NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Distance
13,809 km
8,581 mi / 7,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE NOS
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Fascene Airport
IATA Code MDE NOS
ICAO Code SKRG FMNN
City Rionegro Nosy Be
Country Colombia Madagascar
Timezone America/Bogota Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 6,955 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -13.310000, 48.310000

Rionegro (MDE) to Nosy Be (NOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar is 13,809 kilometers (8,581 miles / 7,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 16:32 in Rionegro, it's 00:32 in Nosy Be. 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 6,919 feet between the two airports. Fascene 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 Nosy Be (NOS) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 268° (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 Fascene Airport (NOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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