MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
11,223 km
6,974 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
11,223 km
6,974 mi / 6,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SVT
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code MDE SVT
ICAO Code SKRG FBSV
City Rionegro Savuti
Country Colombia Botswana
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 6,955 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Rionegro (MDE) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 11,223 kilometers (6,974 miles / 6,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Botswana. 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 14:40 in Rionegro, it's 21:40 in Savuti. 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 3,805 feet between the two airports. Savuti 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 Savuti (SVT) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 273° (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 Savuti Airport (SVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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