MCO
Orlando
United States
10,944 km
6,800 miles
MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
Distance
10,944 km
6,800 mi / 5,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
85°
east

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MCO MDK
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Mbandaka Airport
IATA Code MCO MDK
ICAO Code KMCO FZEA
City Orlando Mbandaka
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 96 ft 1,040 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 0.020000, 18.290000

Orlando (MCO) to Mbandaka (MDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo is 10,944 kilometers (6,800 miles / 5,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 United States with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Orlando, it's 09:45 in Mbandaka. With a 6-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 Mbandaka (MDK) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Mbandaka Airport (MDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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