Airport Comparison
| KHW | MDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Khwai River Lodge Airport | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport |
| IATA Code | KHW | MDE |
| ICAO Code | FBKR | SKRG |
| City | Khwai River Lodge | Rionegro |
| Country | Botswana | Colombia |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 3,000 ft | 6,955 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.150000, 23.780000 | 6.160000, -75.420000 |
Khwai River Lodge (KHW) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) in Khwai River Lodge, Botswana to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,195 kilometers (6,956 miles / 6,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 273°.
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 Botswana 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 05:56 in Khwai River Lodge, it's 22:56 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 3,955 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Khwai River Lodge Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Khwai River Lodge (KHW) follows a heading of 108° (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 Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.