DBB
El Alamein
Egypt
10,963 km
6,812 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,963 km
6,812 mi / 5,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DBB MDE
Airport Name El Alamein International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code DBB MDE
ICAO Code HEAL SKRG
City El Alamein Rionegro
Country Egypt Colombia
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Bogota
Elevation 143 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 30.920000, 28.460000 6.160000, -75.420000

El Alamein (DBB) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alamein International Airport (DBB) in El Alamein, Egypt to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,963 kilometers (6,812 miles / 5,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Egypt 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 23:18 in El Alamein, it's 16:18 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 6,812 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than El Alamein International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to El Alamein (DBB) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 El Alamein International Airport (DBB) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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