The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Shark Bay Airport (MJK) in Monkey Mia, Australia is 17,622 kilometers (10,950 miles / 9,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 22:51 in Rionegro, it's 11:51 in Monkey Mia. With a 13-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 6,844 feet between the two airports. Shark Bay 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 Monkey Mia (MJK) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). 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 Shark Bay Airport (MJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.