AAC
El Arish
Egypt
11,457 km
7,119 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,457 km
7,119 mi / 6,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AAC MDE
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code AAC MDE
ICAO Code HEAR SKRG
City El Arish Rionegro
Country Egypt Colombia
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Bogota
Elevation 121 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 6.160000, -75.420000

El Arish (AAC) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,457 kilometers (7,119 miles / 6,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Egypt with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:23 in El Arish, it's 16:23 in Rionegro. 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 6,834 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than El Arish International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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