IEJ
Ie Jima Airport
Japan
15,587 km
9,685 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,587 km
9,685 mi / 8,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IEJ MDE
Airport Name Ie Jima Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code IEJ MDE
ICAO Code RORE SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Japan Colombia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Bogota
Elevation 246 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 26.720000, 127.780000 6.160000, -75.420000

Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) in Ie Jima Airport, Japan to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,587 kilometers (9,685 miles / 8,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Japan 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 16:21 in Ie Jima Airport, it's 02:21 in Rionegro. With a 14-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 6,709 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Ie Jima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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