Airport Comparison
| MDE | ROP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | ROP |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | PGRO |
| City | Rionegro | Rota Island |
| Country | Colombia | MP |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | Pacific/Saipan |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 606 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | 14.170000, 145.240000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to Rota Island (ROP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) in Rota Island, MP is 14,992 kilometers (9,316 miles / 8,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.
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 MP. 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 03:53 in Rionegro, it's 18:53 in Rota 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 6,349 feet between the two airports. Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International 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 Rota Island (ROP) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). 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 Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.