MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
14,856 km
9,231 miles
RSU
Yeosu
South Korea
Distance
14,856 km
9,231 mi / 8,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bogota
Heading
334°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

MDE RSU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Yeosu Airport
IATA Code MDE RSU
ICAO Code SKRG RKJY
City Rionegro Yeosu
Country Colombia South Korea
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Seoul
Elevation 6,955 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 34.840000, 127.620000

Rionegro (MDE) to Yeosu (RSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Yeosu Airport (RSU) in Yeosu, South Korea is 14,856 kilometers (9,231 miles / 8,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Rionegro, it's 14:59 in Yeosu. With a 14-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 6,902 feet between the two airports. Yeosu 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 Yeosu (RSU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Yeosu Airport (RSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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