MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,561 km
7,805 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
12,561 km
7,805 mi / 6,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

MDE RBT
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code MDE RBT
ICAO Code SKRG HKMB
City Rionegro Marsabit
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,955 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 2.350000, 37.980000

Rionegro (MDE) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 12,561 kilometers (7,805 miles / 6,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Kenya. 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 10:49 in Rionegro, it's 18:49 in Marsabit. 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 2,560 feet between the two airports. Segel 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 Marsabit (RBT) 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 Segel Airport (RBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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