The flight distance from Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) in Gavle / Sandviken, Sweden to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 9,540 kilometers (5,928 miles / 5,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Gavle / Sandviken, it's 02:45 in Rionegro. With a 7-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 6,731 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Gavle Sandviken Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) follows a heading of 29° (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 Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.