MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,491 km
7,761 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
12,491 km
7,761 mi / 6,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
88°
east

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MDE NYK
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code MDE NYK
ICAO Code SKRG HKNY
City Rionegro Nanyuki
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,955 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Rionegro (MDE) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 12,491 kilometers (7,761 miles / 6,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Kenya. 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 19:27 in Rionegro, it's 03:27 in Nanyuki. 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.

The return flight from Nanyuki (NYK) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 277° (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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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