MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,987 km
8,070 miles
MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
Distance
12,987 km
8,070 mi / 7,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE MNC
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Nacala Airport
IATA Code MDE MNC
ICAO Code SKRG FQNC
City Rionegro Nacala
Country Colombia Mozambique
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Maputo
Elevation 6,955 ft 410 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -14.490000, 40.710000

Rionegro (MDE) to Nacala (MNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique is 12,987 kilometers (8,070 miles / 7,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Mozambique. 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 17:09 in Rionegro, it's 00:09 in Nacala. 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 6,545 feet between the two airports. Nacala 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 Nacala (MNC) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 270° (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 Nacala Airport (MNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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