AEH
Abeche Airport
Chad
10,515 km
6,534 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,515 km
6,534 mi / 5,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

AEH MDE
Airport Name Abeche Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code AEH MDE
ICAO Code FTTC SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Chad Colombia
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Bogota
Elevation 1,788 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 13.850000, 20.840000 6.160000, -75.420000

Abeche Airport (AEH) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abeche Airport (AEH) in Abeche Airport, Chad to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,515 kilometers (6,534 miles / 5,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Chad 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 21:53 in Abeche Airport, it's 15:53 in Rionegro. With a 6-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 5,167 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Abeche Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Abeche Airport (AEH) follows a heading of 76° (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 Abeche Airport (AEH) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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