GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
12,310 km
7,649 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,310 km
7,649 mi / 6,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GDQ MDE
Airport Name Gonder Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GDQ MDE
ICAO Code HAGN SKRG
City Gondar Rionegro
Country Ethiopia Colombia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Bogota
Elevation 6,449 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gondar (GDQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,310 kilometers (7,649 miles / 6,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Ethiopia 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 22:25 in Gondar, it's 14:25 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 Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 74° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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