MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
11,407 km
7,088 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
11,407 km
7,088 mi / 6,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE VFA
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code MDE VFA
ICAO Code SKRG FVFA
City Rionegro Victoria Falls
Country Colombia Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Harare
Elevation 6,955 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Rionegro (MDE) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 11,407 kilometers (7,088 miles / 6,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 15:35 in Rionegro, it's 22:35 in Victoria Falls. 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 3,465 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls 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 Victoria Falls (VFA) 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 Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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