KEY
Kericho
Kenya
12,297 km
7,641 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,297 km
7,641 mi / 6,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

KEY MDE
Airport Name Kericho Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KEY MDE
ICAO Code HKKR SKRG
City Kericho Rionegro
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 6,562 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -0.420000, 35.250000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kericho (KEY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,297 kilometers (7,641 miles / 6,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Kenya 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 18:36 in Kericho, it's 10:36 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.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kericho (KEY) follows a heading of 88° (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 Kericho Airport (KEY) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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