ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,587 km
5,336 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
8,587 km
5,336 mi / 4,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

ALG MDE
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code ALG MDE
ICAO Code DAAG SKRG
City Algiers Rionegro
Country Algeria Colombia
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Bogota
Elevation 82 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 6.160000, -75.420000

Algiers (ALG) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 8,587 kilometers (5,336 miles / 4,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:49 in Algiers, it's 15:49 in Rionegro. 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 6,873 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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