HBE
Alexandria
Egypt
11,079 km
6,884 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,079 km
6,884 mi / 5,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
283°
west northwest

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HBE MDE
Airport Name Borg El Arab International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code HBE MDE
ICAO Code HEBA SKRG
City Alexandria Rionegro
Country Egypt Colombia
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Bogota
Elevation 177 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 30.920000, 29.700000 6.160000, -75.420000

Alexandria (HBE) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,079 kilometers (6,884 miles / 5,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 12:07 in Alexandria, it's 05:07 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 6,778 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Borg El Arab International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Alexandria (HBE) follows a heading of 57° (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 Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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