HLW
Hluhluwe
South Africa
12,064 km
7,496 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,064 km
7,496 mi / 6,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
267°
west

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Airport Comparison

HLW MDE
Airport Name Hluhluwe Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code HLW MDE
ICAO Code FAHL SKRG
City Hluhluwe Rionegro
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 249 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -28.020000, 32.280000 6.160000, -75.420000

Hluhluwe (HLW) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) in Hluhluwe, South Africa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,064 kilometers (7,496 miles / 6,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 18:55 in Hluhluwe, it's 11:55 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 6,706 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Hluhluwe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Hluhluwe (HLW) follows a heading of 118° (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 Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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