EAM
Nejran Airport
Saudi Arabia
12,903 km
8,018 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,903 km
8,018 mi / 6,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EAM MDE
Airport Name Nejran Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code EAM MDE
ICAO Code OENG SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Saudi Arabia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Bogota
Elevation 3,982 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 17.610000, 44.420000 6.160000, -75.420000

Nejran Airport (EAM) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nejran Airport (EAM) in Nejran Airport, Saudi Arabia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,903 kilometers (8,018 miles / 6,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Saudi Arabia 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 15:55 in Nejran Airport, it's 07:55 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 2,973 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Nejran Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Nejran Airport (EAM) follows a heading of 67° (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 Nejran Airport (EAM) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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