MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
13,004 km
8,080 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
13,004 km
8,080 mi / 7,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Bogota
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE PBJ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code MDE PBJ
ICAO Code SKRG NVSI
City Rionegro Paama Island
Country Colombia Vanuatu
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Efate
Elevation 6,955 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Rionegro (MDE) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 13,004 kilometers (8,080 miles / 7,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 04:03 in Rionegro, it's 20:03 in Paama Island. 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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Tavie 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 Paama Island (PBJ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 91° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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