MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
9,372 km
5,823 miles
POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
Distance
9,372 km
5,823 mi / 5,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

MDE POG
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Port Gentil Airport
IATA Code MDE POG
ICAO Code SKRG FOOG
City Rionegro Port Gentil
Country Colombia Gabon
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Libreville
Elevation 6,955 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -0.710000, 8.750000

Rionegro (MDE) to Port Gentil (POG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon is 9,372 kilometers (5,823 miles / 5,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Gabon. 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 09:27 in Rionegro, it's 15:27 in Port Gentil. 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 6,942 feet between the two airports. Port Gentil 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 Port Gentil (POG) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 276° (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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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