EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
12,286 km
7,634 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,286 km
7,634 mi / 6,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

EDL MDE
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code EDL MDE
ICAO Code HKEL SKRG
City Eldoret Rionegro
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 6,941 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 6.160000, -75.420000

Eldoret (EDL) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,286 kilometers (7,634 miles / 6,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Kenya 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 10:12 in Eldoret, it's 02:12 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.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 87° (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 Eldoret International Airport (EDL) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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