GLZ
Breda
Netherlands
8,805 km
5,471 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
8,805 km
5,471 mi / 4,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
266°
west

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GLZ MDE
Airport Name Gilze Rijen Air Base Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GLZ MDE
ICAO Code EHGR SKRG
City Breda Rionegro
Country Netherlands Colombia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Bogota
Elevation 49 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 51.570000, 4.930000 6.160000, -75.420000

Breda (GLZ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) in Breda, Netherlands to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 8,805 kilometers (5,471 miles / 4,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Netherlands 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 03:14 in Breda, it's 21:14 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 6,906 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Gilze Rijen Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Breda (GLZ) follows a heading of 39° (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 Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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