MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
9,972 km
6,197 miles
OGR
Bongor
Chad
Distance
9,972 km
6,197 mi / 5,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
80°
east

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Airport Comparison

MDE OGR
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Bongor Airport
IATA Code MDE OGR
ICAO Code SKRG FTTB
City Rionegro Bongor
Country Colombia Chad
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 6,955 ft 1,076 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 10.290000, 15.380000

Rionegro (MDE) to Bongor (OGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Bongor Airport (OGR) in Bongor, Chad is 9,972 kilometers (6,197 miles / 5,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Chad. 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 10:29 in Rionegro, it's 16:29 in Bongor. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,879 feet between the two airports. Bongor 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 Bongor (OGR) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 276° (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 Bongor Airport (OGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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