CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,759 km
6,686 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,759 km
6,686 mi / 5,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT MDE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code CPT MDE
ICAO Code FACT SKRG
City Cape Town Rionegro
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 151 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 6.160000, -75.420000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,759 kilometers (6,686 miles / 5,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 South Africa 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 09:04 in Cape Town, it's 02:04 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 6,804 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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