MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
11,091 km
6,892 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
11,091 km
6,892 mi / 5,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
88°
east

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Airport Comparison

MDE YAN
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code MDE YAN
ICAO Code SKRG FZIR
City Rionegro Yangambi
Country Colombia DR Congo
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 6,955 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 0.780000, 24.470000

Rionegro (MDE) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 11,091 kilometers (6,892 miles / 5,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 DR Congo. 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 18:10 in Rionegro, it's 01:10 in Yangambi. 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 5,577 feet between the two airports. Yangambi 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 Yangambi (YAN) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 276° (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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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