GXF
Sayun
Yemen
13,402 km
8,327 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,402 km
8,327 mi / 7,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Aden
Heading
287°
west northwest

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GXF MDE
Airport Name Sayun International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GXF MDE
ICAO Code OYSY SKRG
City Sayun Rionegro
Country Yemen Colombia
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Bogota
Elevation 2,097 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 6.160000, -75.420000

Sayun (GXF) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,402 kilometers (8,327 miles / 7,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Yemen with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:11 in Sayun, it's 12:11 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,858 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Sayun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 67° (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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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