MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
10,462 km
6,501 miles
OTJ
Otjiwarongo
Namibia
Distance
10,462 km
6,501 mi / 5,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE OTJ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Otjiwarongo Airport
IATA Code MDE OTJ
ICAO Code SKRG FYOW
City Rionegro Otjiwarongo
Country Colombia Namibia
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 6,955 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -20.430000, 16.660000

Rionegro (MDE) to Otjiwarongo (OTJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) in Otjiwarongo, Namibia is 10,462 kilometers (6,501 miles / 5,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 16:58 in Rionegro, it's 23:58 in Otjiwarongo. 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 2,096 feet between the two airports. Otjiwarongo 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 Otjiwarongo (OTJ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 275° (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 Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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