MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
9,107 km
5,659 miles
PHC
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
Distance
9,107 km
5,659 mi / 4,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

MDE PHC
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Port Harcourt International Airport
IATA Code MDE PHC
ICAO Code SKRG DNPO
City Rionegro Port Harcourt
Country Colombia Nigeria
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Lagos
Elevation 6,955 ft 87 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 5.020000, 6.950000

Rionegro (MDE) to Port Harcourt (PHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria is 9,107 kilometers (5,659 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Nigeria. 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 07:31 in Rionegro, it's 13:31 in Port Harcourt. 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 6,868 feet between the two airports. Port Harcourt International 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 Port Harcourt (PHC) 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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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