GZT
Gaziantep
Turkey
11,582 km
7,197 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,582 km
7,197 mi / 6,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
289°
west northwest

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GZT MDE
Airport Name Gaziantep International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GZT MDE
ICAO Code LTAJ SKRG
City Gaziantep Rionegro
Country Turkey Colombia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bogota
Elevation 2,315 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 36.950000, 37.480000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gaziantep (GZT) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gaziantep International Airport (GZT) in Gaziantep, Turkey to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,582 kilometers (7,197 miles / 6,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Turkey 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 05:27 in Gaziantep, it's 21:27 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 4,640 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Gaziantep International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gaziantep (GZT) follows a heading of 49° (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 Gaziantep International Airport (GZT) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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