MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
9,928 km
6,169 miles
MSZ
Namibe
Angola
Distance
9,928 km
6,169 mi / 5,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE MSZ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Namibe Airport
IATA Code MDE MSZ
ICAO Code SKRG FNMO
City Rionegro Namibe
Country Colombia Angola
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Luanda
Elevation 6,955 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -15.260000, 12.150000

Rionegro (MDE) to Namibe (MSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Namibe Airport (MSZ) in Namibe, Angola is 9,928 kilometers (6,169 miles / 5,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Angola. 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 05:11 in Rionegro, it's 11:11 in Namibe. 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 6,745 feet between the two airports. Namibe 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 Namibe (MSZ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 277° (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 Namibe Airport (MSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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