MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
8,545 km
5,310 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
8,545 km
5,310 mi / 4,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bogota
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SCS
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code MDE SCS
ICAO Code SKRG EGPM
City Rionegro Shetland Islands
Country Colombia United Kingdom
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/London
Elevation 6,955 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 60.430000, -1.300000

Rionegro (MDE) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 8,545 kilometers (5,310 miles / 4,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:26 in Rionegro, it's 22:26 in Shetland Islands. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,874 feet between the two airports. Scatsta 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 Shetland Islands (SCS) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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