MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,552 km
7,800 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
12,552 km
7,800 mi / 6,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
45°
northeast

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MDE RAS
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code MDE RAS
ICAO Code SKRG OIGG
City Rionegro Rasht
Country Colombia Iran
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Tehran
Elevation 6,955 ft -40 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 37.320000, 49.620000

Rionegro (MDE) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 12,552 kilometers (7,800 miles / 6,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 15:10 in Rionegro, it's 23:40 in Rasht. 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 6,995 feet between the two airports. Sardar-e-Jangal 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 Rasht (RAS) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 298° (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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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