Airport Comparison
| GTN | MDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Glentanner Airport | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport |
| IATA Code | GTN | MDE |
| ICAO Code | NZGT | SKRG |
| City | Glentanner Station | Rionegro |
| Country | New Zealand | Colombia |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 1,824 ft | 6,955 ft |
| Coordinates | -43.910000, 170.130000 | 6.160000, -75.420000 |
Glentanner Station (GTN) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Glentanner Airport (GTN) in Glentanner Station, New Zealand to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,428 kilometers (7,723 miles / 6,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.
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 New Zealand 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 22:25 in Glentanner Station, it's 04:25 in Rionegro. With a 18-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 5,131 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Glentanner Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Glentanner Station (GTN) follows a heading of 225° (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 Glentanner Airport (GTN) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.