GBV
Gibb River Airport
Australia
17,376 km
10,797 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
17,376 km
10,797 mi / 9,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GBV MDE
Airport Name Gibb River Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GBV MDE
ICAO Code YGIB SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Bogota
Elevation 509 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -16.420000, 126.440000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gibb River Airport (GBV) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibb River Airport (GBV) in Gibb River Airport, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,376 kilometers (10,797 miles / 9,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 17:41 in Gibb River Airport, it's 04:41 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 6,446 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Gibb River Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gibb River Airport (GBV) follows a heading of 243° (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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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