DGT
Dumaguete City
Philippines
17,319 km
10,761 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
17,319 km
10,761 mi / 9,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DGT MDE
Airport Name Sibulan Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code DGT MDE
ICAO Code RPVD SKRG
City Dumaguete City Rionegro
Country Philippines Colombia
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Bogota
Elevation 15 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 9.330000, 123.300000 6.160000, -75.420000

Dumaguete City (DGT) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sibulan Airport (DGT) in Dumaguete City, Philippines to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,319 kilometers (10,761 miles / 9,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:05 in Dumaguete City, it's 20:05 in Rionegro. With a 13-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 6,940 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Sibulan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Dumaguete City (DGT) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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