FDU
Bandundu Airport
DR Congo
10,356 km
6,435 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,356 km
6,435 mi / 5,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

FDU MDE
Airport Name Bandundu Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code FDU MDE
ICAO Code FZBO SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country DR Congo Colombia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Bogota
Elevation 1,063 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -3.310000, 17.380000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bandundu Airport (FDU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandundu Airport (FDU) in Bandundu Airport, DR Congo to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,356 kilometers (6,435 miles / 5,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 DR Congo 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 08:10 in Bandundu Airport, it's 02:10 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 5,892 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bandundu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bandundu Airport (FDU) follows a heading of 93° (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 Bandundu Airport (FDU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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