BOX
Borroloola Airport
Australia
16,389 km
10,184 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,389 km
10,184 mi / 8,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
104°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

BOX MDE
Airport Name Borroloola Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BOX MDE
ICAO Code YBRL SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Bogota
Elevation 55 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -16.080000, 136.300000 6.160000, -75.420000

Borroloola Airport (BOX) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borroloola Airport (BOX) in Borroloola Airport, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,389 kilometers (10,184 miles / 8,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Australia 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 03:11 in Borroloola Airport, it's 12:41 in Rionegro. With a 14.5-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 6,900 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Borroloola Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Borroloola Airport (BOX) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Borroloola Airport (BOX) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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