GRJ
George
South Africa
11,108 km
6,902 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,108 km
6,902 mi / 5,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
271°
west

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Airport Comparison

GRJ MDE
Airport Name George Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GRJ MDE
ICAO Code FAGG SKRG
City George Rionegro
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 648 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -34.010000, 22.380000 6.160000, -75.420000

George (GRJ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,108 kilometers (6,902 miles / 5,998 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 South Africa 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 05:30 in George, it's 22:30 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 6,307 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than George Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to George (GRJ) follows a heading of 124° (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 George Airport (GRJ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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