The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 13,372 kilometers (8,309 miles / 7,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Colombia with Somalia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:08 in Rionegro, it's 19:08 in Mogadishu. 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 6,926 feet between the two airports. Aden Adde International Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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