MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
11,211 km
6,966 miles
SPX
Giza
Egypt
Distance
11,211 km
6,966 mi / 6,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SPX
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Sphinx International Airport
IATA Code MDE SPX
ICAO Code SKRG HESX
City Rionegro Giza
Country Colombia Egypt
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Cairo
Elevation 6,955 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 30.110000, 30.890000

Rionegro (MDE) to Giza (SPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, Egypt is 11,211 kilometers (6,966 miles / 6,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Egypt. 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 08:40 in Rionegro, it's 15:40 in Giza. 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 6,402 feet between the two airports. Sphinx 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 Giza (SPX) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 284° (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 Sphinx International Airport (SPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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