CLJ
Cluj-Napoca
Romania
10,196 km
6,335 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,196 km
6,335 mi / 5,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
281°
west

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CLJ MDE
Airport Name Cluj-Napoca International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code CLJ MDE
ICAO Code LRCL SKRG
City Cluj-Napoca Rionegro
Country Romania Colombia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Bogota
Elevation 1,036 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 46.790000, 23.690000 6.160000, -75.420000

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,196 kilometers (6,335 miles / 5,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:33 in Cluj-Napoca, it's 00:33 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 5,919 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) follows a heading of 43° (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 Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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