Airport Comparison
| MDE | SSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | SSH |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | HESH |
| City | Rionegro | Sharm el-Sheikh |
| Country | Colombia | Egypt |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | Africa/Cairo |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 143 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | 27.980000, 34.400000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 11,600 kilometers (7,208 miles / 6,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.
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 05:37 in Rionegro, it's 12:37 in Sharm el-Sheikh. 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 6,812 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) 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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.