AMU
Amanab
Papua New Guinea
15,948 km
9,909 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,948 km
9,909 mi / 8,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

AMU MDE
Airport Name Amanab Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code AMU MDE
ICAO Code AYAM SKRG
City Amanab Rionegro
Country Papua New Guinea Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Bogota
Elevation 1,307 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -3.590000, 141.210000 6.160000, -75.420000

Amanab (AMU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amanab Airport (AMU) in Amanab, Papua New Guinea to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,948 kilometers (9,909 miles / 8,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:26 in Amanab, it's 16:26 in Rionegro. With a 15-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 5,648 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Amanab Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Amanab (AMU) follows a heading of 272° (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 Amanab Airport (AMU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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