ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
12,483 km
7,757 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,483 km
7,757 mi / 6,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

ARK MDE
Airport Name Arusha Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code ARK MDE
ICAO Code HTAR SKRG
City Arusha Rionegro
Country Tanzania Colombia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Bogota
Elevation 4,550 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 6.160000, -75.420000

Arusha (ARK) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,483 kilometers (7,757 miles / 6,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Tanzania 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 15:43 in Arusha, it's 07:43 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 2,405 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Arusha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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