Airport Comparison
| MDE | NLF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | Darnley Island Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | NLF |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | YDNI |
| City | Rionegro | Darnley Island |
| Country | Colombia | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | Australia/Brisbane |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 0 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | -9.580000, 143.770000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to Darnley Island (NLF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Darnley Island Airport (NLF) in Darnley Island, Australia is 15,684 kilometers (9,746 miles / 8,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 262°.
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 23:41 in Rionegro, it's 14:41 in Darnley Island. 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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Darnley Island 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 Darnley Island (NLF) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 92° (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 Darnley Island Airport (NLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.