HWN
Hwange
Zimbabwe
11,533 km
7,167 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,533 km
7,167 mi / 6,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Harare
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

HWN MDE
Airport Name Hwange National Park Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code HWN MDE
ICAO Code FVWN SKRG
City Hwange Rionegro
Country Zimbabwe Colombia
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Bogota
Elevation 3,543 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -18.630000, 27.020000 6.160000, -75.420000

Hwange (HWN) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) in Hwange, Zimbabwe to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,533 kilometers (7,167 miles / 6,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 12:41 in Hwange, it's 05:41 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 3,412 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Hwange National Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Hwange (HWN) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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