MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
14,427 km
8,964 miles
TLB
Tarbela
Pakistan
Distance
14,427 km
8,964 mi / 7,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Bogota
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE TLB
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Tarbela Dam Airport
IATA Code MDE TLB
ICAO Code SKRG OPTA
City Rionegro Tarbela
Country Colombia Pakistan
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Karachi
Elevation 6,955 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 33.990000, 72.610000

Rionegro (MDE) to Tarbela (TLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) in Tarbela, Pakistan is 14,427 kilometers (8,964 miles / 7,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Pakistan. 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 08:13 in Rionegro, it's 18:13 in Tarbela. With a 10-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 5,841 feet between the two airports. Tarbela Dam 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 Tarbela (TLB) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 317° (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 Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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