GJL
Jijel
Algeria
8,823 km
5,482 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
8,823 km
5,482 mi / 4,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

GJL MDE
Airport Name Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GJL MDE
ICAO Code DAAV SKRG
City Jijel Rionegro
Country Algeria Colombia
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Bogota
Elevation 36 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 36.800000, 5.870000 6.160000, -75.420000

Jijel (GJL) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 8,823 kilometers (5,482 miles / 4,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria 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 16:38 in Jijel, it's 10:38 in Rionegro. 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 6,919 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Jijel (GJL) follows a heading of 54° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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