MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
8,733 km
5,427 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
8,733 km
5,427 mi / 4,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bogota
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE RFP
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code MDE RFP
ICAO Code SKRG NTTR
City Rionegro Uturoa
Country Colombia French Polynesia
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 6,955 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Rionegro (MDE) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 8,733 kilometers (5,427 miles / 4,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Rionegro, it's 07:05 in Uturoa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,952 feet between the two airports. Raiatea 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 Uturoa (RFP) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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