MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,573 km
7,812 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
12,573 km
7,812 mi / 6,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE UEL
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code MDE UEL
ICAO Code SKRG FQQL
City Rionegro Quelimane
Country Colombia Mozambique
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Maputo
Elevation 6,955 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Rionegro (MDE) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 12,573 kilometers (7,812 miles / 6,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Mozambique. 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 10:44 in Rionegro, it's 17:44 in Quelimane. 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 6,919 feet between the two airports. Quelimane 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 Quelimane (UEL) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 269° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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