DRW
Darwin
Australia
17,049 km
10,594 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
17,049 km
10,594 mi / 9,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

DRW MDE
Airport Name Darwin International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code DRW MDE
ICAO Code YPDN SKRG
City Darwin Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Bogota
Elevation 103 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -12.410000, 130.880000 6.160000, -75.420000

Darwin (DRW) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,049 kilometers (10,594 miles / 9,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 12:26 in Darwin, it's 21:56 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 6,852 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Darwin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 255° (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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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