MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
13,182 km
8,191 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,182 km
8,191 mi / 7,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SHW
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code MDE SHW
ICAO Code SKRG OESH
City Rionegro N/A
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 17.470000, 47.120000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 13,182 kilometers (8,191 miles / 7,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 12:52 in Rionegro, it's 20:52 in Sharurah Airport. 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 4,592 feet between the two airports. Sharurah 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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 287° (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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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