MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,913 km
9,888 miles
SKC
Suki
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,913 km
9,888 mi / 8,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
265°
west

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Airport Comparison

MDE SKC
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Suki Airport
IATA Code MDE SKC
ICAO Code SKRG AYSU
City Rionegro Suki
Country Colombia Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 6,955 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -8.050000, 141.720000

Rionegro (MDE) to Suki (SKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Suki Airport (SKC) in Suki, Papua New Guinea is 15,913 kilometers (9,888 miles / 8,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 12:47 in Rionegro, it's 03:47 in Suki. 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 6,931 feet between the two airports. Suki 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 Suki (SKC) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 90° (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 Suki Airport (SKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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