MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
16,625 km
10,330 miles
MGT
Milingimbi Island
Australia
Distance
16,625 km
10,330 mi / 8,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE MGT
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Milingimbi Airport
IATA Code MDE MGT
ICAO Code SKRG YMGB
City Rionegro Milingimbi Island
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Darwin
Elevation 6,955 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -12.090000, 134.890000

Rionegro (MDE) to Milingimbi Island (MGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Milingimbi Airport (MGT) in Milingimbi Island, Australia is 16,625 kilometers (10,330 miles / 8,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:42 in Rionegro, it's 14:12 in Milingimbi Island. With a 14.5-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 6,902 feet between the two airports. Milingimbi Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Milingimbi Island (MGT) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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