The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,400 kilometers (6,462 miles / 5,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:11 in Athens, it's 02:11 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 6,647 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 51° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.