AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
11,610 km
7,214 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,610 km
7,214 mi / 6,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Amman
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AQJ MDE
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code AQJ MDE
ICAO Code OJAQ SKRG
City Aqaba Rionegro
Country Jordan Colombia
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Bogota
Elevation 175 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 6.160000, -75.420000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,610 kilometers (7,214 miles / 6,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:48 in Aqaba, it's 08:48 in Rionegro. With a 8-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 6,780 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Aqaba King Hussein International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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