MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
13,315 km
8,274 miles
PGU
Asalouyeh
Iran
Distance
13,315 km
8,274 mi / 7,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE PGU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Persian Gulf International Airport
IATA Code MDE PGU
ICAO Code SKRG OIBP
City Rionegro Asalouyeh
Country Colombia Iran
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Tehran
Elevation 6,955 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 27.380000, 52.740000

Rionegro (MDE) to Asalouyeh (PGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Persian Gulf International Airport (PGU) in Asalouyeh, Iran is 13,315 kilometers (8,274 miles / 7,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:22 in Rionegro, it's 20:52 in Asalouyeh. 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 6,928 feet between the two airports. Persian Gulf International 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 Asalouyeh (PGU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). 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 Persian Gulf International Airport (PGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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