ISA
Mount Isa
Australia
15,923 km
9,894 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,923 km
9,894 mi / 8,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ISA MDE
Airport Name Mount Isa Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code ISA MDE
ICAO Code YBMA SKRG
City Mount Isa Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Bogota
Elevation 1,121 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -20.660000, 139.490000 6.160000, -75.420000

Mount Isa (ISA) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) in Mount Isa, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,923 kilometers (9,894 miles / 8,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 07:39 in Mount Isa, it's 16:39 in Rionegro. With a 15-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 5,834 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Mount Isa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Mount Isa (ISA) 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 Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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