MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
11,686 km
7,262 miles
RMF
Marsa Alam
Egypt
Distance
11,686 km
7,262 mi / 6,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE RMF
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Marsa Alam International Airport
IATA Code MDE RMF
ICAO Code SKRG HEMA
City Rionegro Marsa Alam
Country Colombia Egypt
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Cairo
Elevation 6,955 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 25.560000, 34.580000

Rionegro (MDE) to Marsa Alam (RMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) in Marsa Alam, Egypt is 11,686 kilometers (7,262 miles / 6,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Egypt. 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 09:02 in Rionegro, it's 16:02 in Marsa Alam. 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 6,704 feet between the two airports. Marsa Alam 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 Marsa Alam (RMF) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). 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 Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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