MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
9,127 km
5,671 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
9,127 km
5,671 mi / 4,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
80°
east

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Airport Comparison

MDE ZAR
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code MDE ZAR
ICAO Code SKRG DNZA
City Rionegro Zaria
Country Colombia Nigeria
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Lagos
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 11.130000, 7.690000

Rionegro (MDE) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 9,127 kilometers (5,671 miles / 4,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Nigeria. 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 04:38 in Rionegro, it's 10:38 in Zaria. With a 6-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 4,785 feet between the two airports. Zaria 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 Zaria (ZAR) 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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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