MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
11,122 km
6,911 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
11,122 km
6,911 mi / 6,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SXG
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code MDE SXG
ICAO Code SKRG FLSN
City Rionegro Senanga
Country Colombia Zambia
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 6,955 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -16.100000, 23.270000

Rionegro (MDE) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 11,122 kilometers (6,911 miles / 6,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Zambia. 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 20:46 in Rionegro, it's 03:46 in Senanga. 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 3,585 feet between the two airports. Senanga 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 Senanga (SXG) 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 Senanga Airport (SXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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