MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,059 km
9,357 miles
MQL
Mildura
Australia
Distance
15,059 km
9,357 mi / 8,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Bogota
Heading
226°
southwest

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MDE MQL
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Mildura Airport
IATA Code MDE MQL
ICAO Code SKRG YMIA
City Rionegro Mildura
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Hobart
Elevation 6,955 ft 167 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -34.230000, 142.090000

Rionegro (MDE) to Mildura (MQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Mildura Airport (MQL) in Mildura, Australia is 15,059 kilometers (9,357 miles / 8,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 20:22 in Rionegro, it's 12:22 in Mildura. With a 16-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 6,788 feet between the two airports. Mildura 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 Mildura (MQL) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Mildura Airport (MQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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