GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
8,926 km
5,547 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
8,926 km
5,547 mi / 4,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
267°
west

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GRQ MDE
Airport Name Eelde Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GRQ MDE
ICAO Code EHGG SKRG
City Groningen Rionegro
Country Netherlands Colombia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Bogota
Elevation 17 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 6.160000, -75.420000

Groningen (GRQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 8,926 kilometers (5,547 miles / 4,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:21 in Groningen, it's 18:21 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 6,938 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Eelde Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 37° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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