AAY
Al Ghaidah International Airport
Yemen
13,737 km
8,536 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,737 km
8,536 mi / 7,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Aden
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AAY MDE
Airport Name Al Ghaidah International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code AAY MDE
ICAO Code OYGD SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Yemen Colombia
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Bogota
Elevation 134 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 16.190000, 52.170000 6.160000, -75.420000

Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) in Al Ghaidah International Airport, Yemen to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,737 kilometers (8,536 miles / 7,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:41 in Al Ghaidah International Airport, it's 16:41 in Rionegro. With a 8-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 6,821 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Al Ghaidah International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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