The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) in Grottaglie, Italy is 9,800 kilometers (6,090 miles / 5,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Italy. 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 21:52 in Rionegro, it's 03:52 in Grottaglie. 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 6,740 feet between the two airports. Taranto / Grottaglie 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 Grottaglie (TAR) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 277° (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 Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.