GSQ
Shark El Oweinat International Airport
Egypt
11,180 km
6,947 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,180 km
6,947 mi / 6,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GSQ MDE
Airport Name Shark El Oweinat International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GSQ MDE
ICAO Code HEOW SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Egypt Colombia
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Bogota
Elevation 859 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 22.590000, 28.720000 6.160000, -75.420000

Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, Egypt to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,180 kilometers (6,947 miles / 6,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 Egypt 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 14:04 in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, it's 07:04 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 6,096 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Shark El Oweinat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) follows a heading of 66° (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 Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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