GDJ
Gandajika
DR Congo
11,117 km
6,908 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,117 km
6,908 mi / 6,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
275°
west

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GDJ MDE
Airport Name Gandajika Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GDJ MDE
ICAO Code FZWC SKRG
City Gandajika Rionegro
Country DR Congo Colombia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Bogota
Elevation 2,618 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -6.730000, 23.950000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gandajika (GDJ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gandajika Airport (GDJ) in Gandajika, DR Congo to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,117 kilometers (6,908 miles / 6,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 02:46 in Gandajika, it's 19:46 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 4,337 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Gandajika Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gandajika (GDJ) follows a heading of 96° (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 Gandajika Airport (GDJ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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