MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
7,836 km
4,869 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
7,836 km
4,869 mi / 4,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Bogota
Heading
north

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MDE THU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code MDE THU
ICAO Code SKRG BGTL
City Rionegro Thule
Country Colombia Greenland
Timezone America/Bogota America/Thule
Elevation 6,955 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 76.530000, -68.700000

Rionegro (MDE) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 7,836 kilometers (4,869 miles / 4,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:09 in Rionegro, it's 11:09 in Thule.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,704 feet between the two airports. Thule Air Base 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 Thule (THU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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