MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
10,670 km
6,630 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
10,670 km
6,630 mi / 5,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SBU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code MDE SBU
ICAO Code SKRG FASB
City Rionegro Springbok
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Rionegro (MDE) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 10,670 kilometers (6,630 miles / 5,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 South Africa. 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 00:15 in Rionegro, it's 07:15 in Springbok. 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 4,265 feet between the two airports. Springbok 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 Springbok (SBU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 274° (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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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