MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,990 km
8,071 miles
TAI
Ta'izz
Yemen
Distance
12,990 km
8,071 mi / 7,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE TAI
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Ta'izz International Airport
IATA Code MDE TAI
ICAO Code SKRG OYTZ
City Rionegro Ta'izz
Country Colombia Yemen
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Aden
Elevation 6,955 ft 4,838 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 13.690000, 44.140000

Rionegro (MDE) to Ta'izz (TAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) in Ta'izz, Yemen is 12,990 kilometers (8,071 miles / 7,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:08 in Rionegro, it's 07:08 in Ta'izz. 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 2,117 feet between the two airports. Ta'izz 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 Ta'izz (TAI) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 284° (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 Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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