KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
11,381 km
7,072 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,381 km
7,072 mi / 6,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
276°
west

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Airport Comparison

KLY MDE
Airport Name Kinkungwa Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KLY MDE
ICAO Code FZOD SKRG
City Kalima Rionegro
Country DR Congo Colombia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Bogota
Elevation 1,808 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -2.580000, 26.730000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kalima (KLY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,381 kilometers (7,072 miles / 6,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 DR Congo 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 10:30 in Kalima, it's 03:30 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 5,147 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Kinkungwa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kalima (KLY) follows a heading of 91° (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 Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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