MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
10,713 km
6,657 miles
SDB
Langebaanweg
South Africa
Distance
10,713 km
6,657 mi / 5,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
123°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

MDE SDB
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Langebaanweg Airport
IATA Code MDE SDB
ICAO Code SKRG FALW
City Rionegro Langebaanweg
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 6,955 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -32.970000, 18.160000

Rionegro (MDE) to Langebaanweg (SDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa is 10,713 kilometers (6,657 miles / 5,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 South Africa. 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 12:02 in Rionegro, it's 19:02 in Langebaanweg. 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 6,847 feet between the two airports. Langebaanweg 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 Langebaanweg (SDB) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 273° (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 Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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