APL
Nampula
Mozambique
12,833 km
7,974 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,833 km
7,974 mi / 6,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

APL MDE
Airport Name Nampula Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code APL MDE
ICAO Code FQNP SKRG
City Nampula Rionegro
Country Mozambique Colombia
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Bogota
Elevation 1,444 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 6.160000, -75.420000

Nampula (APL) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,833 kilometers (7,974 miles / 6,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Mozambique 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 08:34 in Nampula, it's 01:34 in Rionegro. 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 5,511 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Nampula Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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