MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
9,674 km
6,011 miles
SPU
Split
Croatia
Distance
9,674 km
6,011 mi / 5,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
47°
northeast

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MDE SPU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Split Airport
IATA Code MDE SPU
ICAO Code SKRG LDSP
City Rionegro Split
Country Colombia Croatia
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 6,955 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 43.540000, 16.300000

Rionegro (MDE) to Split (SPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Split Airport (SPU) in Split, Croatia is 9,674 kilometers (6,011 miles / 5,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Croatia. 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 17:29 in Rionegro, it's 23:29 in Split. 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 6,876 feet between the two airports. Split 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 Split (SPU) 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 Split Airport (SPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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