DWC
Jebel Ali
United Arab Emirates
13,653 km
8,483 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,653 km
8,483 mi / 7,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DWC MDE
Airport Name Al Maktoum International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code DWC MDE
ICAO Code OMDW SKRG
City Jebel Ali Rionegro
Country United Arab Emirates Colombia
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Bogota
Elevation 114 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 24.900000, 55.160000 6.160000, -75.420000

Jebel Ali (DWC) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,653 kilometers (8,483 miles / 7,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 23:53 in Jebel Ali, it's 14:53 in Rionegro. With a 9-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 6,841 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Al Maktoum International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Jebel Ali (DWC) follows a heading of 55° (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 Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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