GAW
Gangaw
Myanmar
16,666 km
10,356 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,666 km
10,356 mi / 8,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
339°
north northwest

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GAW MDE
Airport Name Gangaw Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GAW MDE
ICAO Code VYGG SKRG
City Gangaw Rionegro
Country Myanmar Colombia
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Bogota
Elevation 200 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 22.170000, 94.130000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gangaw (GAW) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gangaw Airport (GAW) in Gangaw, Myanmar to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,666 kilometers (10,356 miles / 8,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Myanmar 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 16:17 in Gangaw, it's 04:47 in Rionegro. With a 11.5-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 6,755 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Gangaw Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gangaw (GAW) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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