COO
Cotonou
Benin
8,590 km
5,337 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
8,590 km
5,337 mi / 4,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

COO MDE
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code COO MDE
ICAO Code DBBB SKRG
City Cotonou Rionegro
Country Benin Colombia
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Bogota
Elevation 19 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 6.160000, -75.420000

Cotonou (COO) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 8,590 kilometers (5,337 miles / 4,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Benin 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 01:47 in Cotonou, it's 19:47 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 6,936 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Cadjehoun Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 85° (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 Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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