MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
11,704 km
7,273 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
11,704 km
7,273 mi / 6,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE UNE
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code MDE UNE
ICAO Code SKRG FXQN
City Rionegro Qacha's Nek
Country Colombia Lesotho
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Maseru
Elevation 6,955 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Rionegro (MDE) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 11,704 kilometers (7,273 miles / 6,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Lesotho. 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 14:26 in Rionegro, it's 21:26 in Qacha's Nek. 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.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 268° (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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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