GRZ
Graz
Austria
9,572 km
5,948 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
9,572 km
5,948 mi / 5,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Vienna
Heading
275°
west

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GRZ MDE
Airport Name Graz Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GRZ MDE
ICAO Code LOWG SKRG
City Graz Rionegro
Country Austria Colombia
Timezone Europe/Vienna America/Bogota
Elevation 1,115 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 46.990000, 15.440000 6.160000, -75.420000

Graz (GRZ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Graz Airport (GRZ) in Graz, Austria to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 9,572 kilometers (5,948 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Austria 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 10:50 in Graz, it's 04:50 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 5,840 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Graz Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Graz (GRZ) follows a heading of 43° (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 Graz Airport (GRZ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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