ATP
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
15,817 km
9,828 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,817 km
9,828 mi / 8,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

ATP MDE
Airport Name Aitape Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code ATP MDE
ICAO Code AYAI SKRG
City Aitape Rionegro
Country Papua New Guinea Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Bogota
Elevation 10 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -3.140000, 142.350000 6.160000, -75.420000

Aitape (ATP) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitape Airport (ATP) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,817 kilometers (9,828 miles / 8,540 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 11:29 in Aitape, it's 20:29 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 6,945 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Aitape Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Aitape (ATP) 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 Aitape Airport (ATP) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.