The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana is 11,087 kilometers (6,889 miles / 5,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Botswana. 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 20:27 in Rionegro, it's 03:27 in Tshabong. 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 3,776 feet between the two airports. Tshabong 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 Tshabong (TBY) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 272° (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 Tshabong Airport (TBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.