MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
16,931 km
10,520 miles
VRC
Virac
Philippines
Distance
16,931 km
10,520 mi / 9,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE VRC
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Virac Airport
IATA Code MDE VRC
ICAO Code SKRG RPUV
City Rionegro Virac
Country Colombia Philippines
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Manila
Elevation 6,955 ft 121 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 13.580000, 124.210000

Rionegro (MDE) to Virac (VRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Virac Airport (VRC) in Virac, Philippines is 16,931 kilometers (10,520 miles / 9,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 21:55 in Rionegro, it's 10:55 in Virac. 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 6,834 feet between the two airports. Virac 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 Virac (VRC) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 46° (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 Virac Airport (VRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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