MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
11,229 km
6,977 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
11,229 km
6,977 mi / 6,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE MPA
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code MDE MPA
ICAO Code SKRG FYKM
City Rionegro Mpacha
Country Colombia Namibia
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 6,955 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Rionegro (MDE) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 11,229 kilometers (6,977 miles / 6,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Colombia with Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:28 in Rionegro, it's 10:28 in Mpacha. 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 3,811 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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