MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
8,835 km
5,490 miles
THZ
Tahoua
Niger
Distance
8,835 km
5,490 mi / 4,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE THZ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Tahoua Airport
IATA Code MDE THZ
ICAO Code SKRG DRRT
City Rionegro Tahoua
Country Colombia Niger
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Niamey
Elevation 6,955 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 14.880000, 5.270000

Rionegro (MDE) to Tahoua (THZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Tahoua Airport (THZ) in Tahoua, Niger is 8,835 kilometers (5,490 miles / 4,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Niger. 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 03:57 in Rionegro, it's 09:57 in Tahoua. 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 5,689 feet between the two airports. Tahoua 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 Tahoua (THZ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 274° (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 Tahoua Airport (THZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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