GMM
Gamboma
Congo
10,174 km
6,322 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,174 km
6,322 mi / 5,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
276°
west

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GMM MDE
Airport Name Gamboma Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GMM MDE
ICAO Code FCOG SKRG
City Gamboma Rionegro
Country Congo Colombia
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Bogota
Elevation 1,509 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -1.830000, 15.890000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gamboma (GMM) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gamboma Airport (GMM) in Gamboma, Congo to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,174 kilometers (6,322 miles / 5,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 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 14:42 in Gamboma, it's 08:42 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 5,446 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Gamboma Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gamboma (GMM) follows a heading of 92° (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 Gamboma Airport (GMM) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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