The flight distance from Illesheim Air Base (ILH) in Illesheim Air Base, Germany to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 9,185 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Germany 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 03:09 in Illesheim Air Base, it's 20:09 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 5,876 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Illesheim Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Illesheim Air Base (ILH) follows a heading of 41° (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 Illesheim Air Base (ILH) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.