AAM
Malamala
South Africa
12,004 km
7,459 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,004 km
7,459 mi / 6,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

AAM MDE
Airport Name Malamala Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code AAM MDE
ICAO Code FAMD SKRG
City Malamala Rionegro
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 1,124 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -24.820000, 31.540000 6.160000, -75.420000

Malamala (AAM) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malamala Airport (AAM) in Malamala, South Africa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,004 kilometers (7,459 miles / 6,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 South Africa 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 16:37 in Malamala, it's 09:37 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 5,831 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Malamala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Malamala (AAM) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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