MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,770 km
7,935 miles
NCH
Nachingwea
Tanzania
Distance
12,770 km
7,935 mi / 6,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

MDE NCH
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Nachingwea Airport
IATA Code MDE NCH
ICAO Code SKRG HTNA
City Rionegro Nachingwea
Country Colombia Tanzania
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 6,955 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -10.360000, 38.780000

Rionegro (MDE) to Nachingwea (NCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Nachingwea Airport (NCH) in Nachingwea, Tanzania is 12,770 kilometers (7,935 miles / 6,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Tanzania. 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 15:42 in Rionegro, it's 23:42 in Nachingwea. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,555 feet between the two airports. Nachingwea 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 Nachingwea (NCH) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 272° (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 Nachingwea Airport (NCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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