DAM
Damascus
Syria
11,624 km
7,223 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,624 km
7,223 mi / 6,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DAM MDE
Airport Name Damascus International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code DAM MDE
ICAO Code OSDI SKRG
City Damascus Rionegro
Country Syria Colombia
Timezone Asia/Damascus America/Bogota
Elevation 2,020 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 33.410000, 36.520000 6.160000, -75.420000

Damascus (DAM) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, Syria to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,624 kilometers (7,223 miles / 6,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:20 in Damascus, it's 18:20 in Rionegro. With a 8-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 4,935 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Damascus International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Damascus (DAM) follows a heading of 53° (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 Damascus International Airport (DAM) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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