MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
11,854 km
7,366 miles
PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
Distance
11,854 km
7,366 mi / 6,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
86°
east

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MDE PAF
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Pakuba Airport
IATA Code MDE PAF
ICAO Code SKRG HUPA
City Rionegro N/A
Country Colombia Uganda
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Kampala
Elevation 6,955 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 2.200000, 31.550000

Rionegro (MDE) to Pakuba Airport (PAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda is 11,854 kilometers (7,366 miles / 6,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Uganda. 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 13:02 in Rionegro, it's 21:02 in Pakuba Airport. 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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Pakuba 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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) 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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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