MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
9,101 km
5,655 miles
SHX
Shageluk
United States
Distance
9,101 km
5,655 mi / 4,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Bogota
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE SHX
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Shageluk Airport
IATA Code MDE SHX
ICAO Code SKRG PAHX
City Rionegro Shageluk
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Anchorage
Elevation 6,955 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 62.690000, -159.570000

Rionegro (MDE) to Shageluk (SHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Shageluk Airport (SHX) in Shageluk, United States is 9,101 kilometers (5,655 miles / 4,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:36 in Rionegro, it's 02:36 in Shageluk. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,876 feet between the two airports. Shageluk 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 Shageluk (SHX) 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 Shageluk Airport (SHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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