IAM
Amenas
Algeria
9,203 km
5,718 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
9,203 km
5,718 mi / 4,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

IAM MDE
Airport Name In Amenas Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code IAM MDE
ICAO Code DAUZ SKRG
City Amenas Rionegro
Country Algeria Colombia
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Bogota
Elevation 1,847 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 9.640000 6.160000, -75.420000

Amenas (IAM) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from In Amenas Airport (IAM) in Amenas, Algeria to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 9,203 kilometers (5,718 miles / 4,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Algeria 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 01:01 in Amenas, it's 19:01 in Rionegro. With a 6-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 5,108 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than In Amenas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Amenas (IAM) follows a heading of 62° (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 In Amenas Airport (IAM) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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