MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
10,526 km
6,540 miles
SLS
Silistra
Bulgaria
Distance
10,526 km
6,540 mi / 5,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
45°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

MDE SLS
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield
IATA Code MDE SLS
ICAO Code SKRG LBSS
City Rionegro Silistra
Country Colombia Bulgaria
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,955 ft 351 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 44.060000, 27.180000

Rionegro (MDE) to Silistra (SLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) in Silistra, Bulgaria is 10,526 kilometers (6,540 miles / 5,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:12 in Rionegro, it's 02:12 in Silistra. 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 6,604 feet between the two airports. Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield 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 Silistra (SLS) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 283° (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 Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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