Airport Comparison
| FRA | MQU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Frankfurt am Main International Airport | Jose Celestino Mutis Airport |
| IATA Code | FRA | MQU |
| ICAO Code | EDDF | SKQU |
| City | Frankfurt am Main | Mariquita |
| Country | Germany | Colombia |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 1,531 ft |
| Coordinates | 50.030000, 8.540000 | 5.210000, -74.880000 |
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Mariquita (MQU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) in Mariquita, Colombia is 9,094 kilometers (5,651 miles / 4,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.
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 Germany with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:40 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 08:40 in Mariquita. With a 6-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 1,167 feet between the two airports. Jose Celestino Mutis Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport.
The return flight from Mariquita (MQU) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 40° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.