GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
11,436 km
7,106 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,436 km
7,106 mi / 6,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

GBE MDE
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GBE MDE
ICAO Code FBSK SKRG
City Gaborone Rionegro
Country Botswana Colombia
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Bogota
Elevation 3,299 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gaborone (GBE) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,436 kilometers (7,106 miles / 6,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Botswana 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 19:32 in Gaborone, it's 12:32 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 3,656 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 114° (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 Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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