MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
13,028 km
8,095 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
13,028 km
8,095 mi / 7,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Bogota
Heading
249°
west southwest

Ready to fly MDE to TGJ?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from MDE to TGJ

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

MDE TGJ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code MDE TGJ
ICAO Code SKRG NWWA
City Rionegro Tiga
Country Colombia New Caledonia
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 6,955 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Rionegro (MDE) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 13,028 kilometers (8,095 miles / 7,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 05:56 in Rionegro, it's 21:56 in Tiga. With a 16-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 6,827 feet between the two airports. Tiga 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 Tiga (TGJ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 94° (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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Cheapest months to fly MDE → TGJ

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule MDE → TGJ

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight MDE → TGJ delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.