MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,966 km
8,057 miles
POL
Pemba / Porto Amelia
Mozambique
Distance
12,966 km
8,057 mi / 7,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE POL
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Pemba Airport
IATA Code MDE POL
ICAO Code SKRG FQPB
City Rionegro Pemba / Porto Amelia
Country Colombia Mozambique
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Maputo
Elevation 6,955 ft 331 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -12.990000, 40.520000

Rionegro (MDE) to Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique is 12,966 kilometers (8,057 miles / 7,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 10:08 in Rionegro, it's 17:08 in Pemba / Porto Amelia. 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 6,624 feet between the two airports. Pemba 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 Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) 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 Pemba Airport (POL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.