KBG
Kabalega Falls
Uganda
11,847 km
7,361 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,847 km
7,361 mi / 6,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
277°
west

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Airport Comparison

KBG MDE
Airport Name Kabalega Falls Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KBG MDE
ICAO Code HUKF SKRG
City Kabalega Falls Rionegro
Country Uganda Colombia
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Bogota
Elevation 2,365 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 2.330000, 31.500000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kabalega Falls (KBG) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) in Kabalega Falls, Uganda to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,847 kilometers (7,361 miles / 6,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Uganda 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 04:35 in Kabalega Falls, it's 20:35 in Rionegro. With a 8-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 4,590 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Kabalega Falls Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kabalega Falls (KBG) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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