MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
16,756 km
10,412 miles
VBC
Mandalay
Myanmar
Distance
16,756 km
10,412 mi / 9,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE VBC
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Chanmyathazi Airport
IATA Code MDE VBC
ICAO Code SKRG VYCZ
City Rionegro Mandalay
Country Colombia Myanmar
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Yangon
Elevation 6,955 ft 252 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 21.940000, 96.090000

Rionegro (MDE) to Mandalay (VBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Chanmyathazi Airport (VBC) in Mandalay, Myanmar is 16,756 kilometers (10,412 miles / 9,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Myanmar. 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 17:42 in Rionegro, it's 05:12 in Mandalay. With a 11.5-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 6,703 feet between the two airports. Chanmyathazi 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 Mandalay (VBC) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). 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 Chanmyathazi Airport (VBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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