MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
10,950 km
6,804 miles
VRI
Varandey Airport
Russia
Distance
10,950 km
6,804 mi / 5,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE VRI
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Varandey Airport
IATA Code MDE VRI
ICAO Code SKRG ULDW
City Rionegro N/A
Country Colombia Russia
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Moscow
Elevation 6,955 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 68.850000, 58.200000

Rionegro (MDE) to Varandey Airport (VRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Varandey Airport (VRI) in Varandey Airport, Russia is 10,950 kilometers (6,804 miles / 5,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Russia. 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 03:15 in Rionegro, it's 11:15 in Varandey Airport. With a 8-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 6,916 feet between the two airports. Varandey 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 Varandey Airport (VRI) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). 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 Varandey Airport (VRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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