ALR
Alexandra
New Zealand
12,453 km
7,738 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,453 km
7,738 mi / 6,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ALR MDE
Airport Name Alexandra Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code ALR MDE
ICAO Code NZLX SKRG
City Alexandra Rionegro
Country New Zealand Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Bogota
Elevation 752 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -45.210000, 169.370000 6.160000, -75.420000

Alexandra (ALR) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexandra Airport (ALR) in Alexandra, New Zealand to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,453 kilometers (7,738 miles / 6,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 New Zealand with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:56 in Alexandra, it's 16:56 in Rionegro. With a 18-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 6,203 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Alexandra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Alexandra (ALR) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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