MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
13,688 km
8,505 miles
RKT
Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
13,688 km
8,505 mi / 7,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Bogota
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE RKT
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
IATA Code MDE RKT
ICAO Code SKRG OMRK
City Rionegro Ras Al Khaimah
Country Colombia United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Dubai
Elevation 6,955 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 25.610000, 55.940000

Rionegro (MDE) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates is 13,688 kilometers (8,505 miles / 7,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:29 in Rionegro, it's 17:29 in Ras Al Khaimah. With a 9-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 6,853 feet between the two airports. Ras Al Khaimah International 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 Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). 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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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