MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
11,322 km
7,035 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
11,322 km
7,035 mi / 6,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE VRU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code MDE VRU
ICAO Code SKRG FAVB
City Rionegro Vyrburg
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 6,955 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Rionegro (MDE) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 11,322 kilometers (7,035 miles / 6,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 South Africa. 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 00:15 in Rionegro, it's 07:15 in Vyrburg. 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 3,035 feet between the two airports. Vryburg 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 Vyrburg (VRU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 271° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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