MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
17,039 km
10,587 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
17,039 km
10,587 mi / 9,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE TAC
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code MDE TAC
ICAO Code SKRG RPVA
City Rionegro Tacloban City
Country Colombia Philippines
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Manila
Elevation 6,955 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 11.230000, 125.030000

Rionegro (MDE) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 17,039 kilometers (10,587 miles / 9,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Philippines. 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 20:00 in Rionegro, it's 09:00 in Tacloban City. With a 13-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 6,945 feet between the two airports. Daniel Z. Romualdez 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 Tacloban City (TAC) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 50° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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