CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,259 km
6,996 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,259 km
6,996 mi / 6,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI MDE
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code CAI MDE
ICAO Code HECA SKRG
City Cairo Rionegro
Country Egypt Colombia
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Bogota
Elevation 382 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 6.160000, -75.420000

Cairo (CAI) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,259 kilometers (6,996 miles / 6,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Egypt 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 07:56 in Cairo, it's 00:56 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 6,573 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 58° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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