MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,049 km
9,351 miles
UAM
Yigo
Guam
Distance
15,049 km
9,351 mi / 8,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
296°
west northwest

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MDE UAM
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Andersen Afb Airport
IATA Code MDE UAM
ICAO Code SKRG PGUA
City Rionegro Yigo
Country Colombia Guam
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Guam
Elevation 6,955 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 13.580000, 144.930000

Rionegro (MDE) to Yigo (UAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) in Yigo, Guam is 15,049 kilometers (9,351 miles / 8,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Guam. 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 23:18 in Rionegro, it's 14:18 in Yigo. 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 6,338 feet between the two airports. Andersen Afb 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 Yigo (UAM) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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