MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,802 km
7,955 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
12,802 km
7,955 mi / 6,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE XIJ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code MDE XIJ
ICAO Code SKRG OKAJ
City Rionegro Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Colombia Kuwait
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 6,955 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 28.930000, 47.790000

Rionegro (MDE) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 12,802 kilometers (7,955 miles / 6,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:41 in Rionegro, it's 12:41 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. 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 6,546 feet between the two airports. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base 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 Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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