DHF
Al Bihouth
United Arab Emirates
13,629 km
8,468 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,629 km
8,468 mi / 7,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DHF MDE
Airport Name Abu Dhabi-Al Dhafra AB Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code DHF MDE
ICAO Code OMAM SKRG
City Al Bihouth Rionegro
Country United Arab Emirates Colombia
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Bogota
Elevation 77 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 24.250000, 54.550000 6.160000, -75.420000

Al Bihouth (DHF) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi-Al Dhafra AB Airport (DHF) in Al Bihouth, United Arab Emirates to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,629 kilometers (8,468 miles / 7,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 12:31 in Al Bihouth, it's 03:31 in Rionegro. With a 9-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 6,878 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi-Al Dhafra AB Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Al Bihouth (DHF) follows a heading of 56° (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 Abu Dhabi-Al Dhafra AB Airport (DHF) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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