KCU
Masindi
Uganda
11,881 km
7,383 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,881 km
7,383 mi / 6,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

KCU MDE
Airport Name Masindi Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KCU MDE
ICAO Code HUMI SKRG
City Masindi Rionegro
Country Uganda Colombia
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Bogota
Elevation 3,850 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 1.760000, 31.740000 6.160000, -75.420000

Masindi (KCU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,881 kilometers (7,383 miles / 6,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Uganda 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 16:08 in Masindi, it's 08:08 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 3,105 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Masindi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Masindi (KCU) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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