KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
7,086 km
4,403 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
7,086 km
4,403 mi / 3,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
273°
west

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KEN MDE
Airport Name Kenema Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KEN MDE
ICAO Code GFKE SKRG
City Kenema Rionegro
Country Sierra Leone Colombia
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Bogota
Elevation 485 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kenema (KEN) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 7,086 kilometers (4,403 miles / 3,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 17:57 in Kenema, it's 12:57 in Rionegro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,470 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Kenema Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 84° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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