MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
10,565 km
6,565 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
10,565 km
6,565 mi / 5,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE WDH
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code MDE WDH
ICAO Code SKRG FYWH
City Rionegro Windhoek
Country Colombia Namibia
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 6,955 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Rionegro (MDE) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 10,565 kilometers (6,565 miles / 5,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Namibia. 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 02:28 in Rionegro, it's 09:28 in Windhoek. 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 1,315 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako 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 Windhoek (WDH) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 275° (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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.