FKI
Kisangani
DR Congo
11,191 km
6,954 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,191 km
6,954 mi / 6,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
276°
west

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FKI MDE
Airport Name Bangoka International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code FKI MDE
ICAO Code FZIC SKRG
City Kisangani Rionegro
Country DR Congo Colombia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Bogota
Elevation 1,417 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 0.480000, 25.340000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kisangani (FKI) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangoka International Airport (FKI) in Kisangani, DR Congo to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,191 kilometers (6,954 miles / 6,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 DR Congo 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 17:49 in Kisangani, it's 10:49 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 5,538 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bangoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kisangani (FKI) follows a heading of 88° (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 Bangoka International Airport (FKI) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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