CAB
Cabinda
Angola
9,811 km
6,096 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
9,811 km
6,096 mi / 5,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
276°
west

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Airport Comparison

CAB MDE
Airport Name Cabinda Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code CAB MDE
ICAO Code FNCA SKRG
City Cabinda Rionegro
Country Angola Colombia
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Bogota
Elevation 66 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -5.600000, 12.190000 6.160000, -75.420000

Cabinda (CAB) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabinda Airport (CAB) in Cabinda, Angola to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 9,811 kilometers (6,096 miles / 5,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Angola 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 22:11 in Cabinda, it's 16:11 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 6,889 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Cabinda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Cabinda (CAB) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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