MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
13,989 km
8,693 miles
XYA
Yandina
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,989 km
8,693 mi / 7,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Bogota
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

MDE XYA
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Yandina Airport
IATA Code MDE XYA
ICAO Code SKRG AGGY
City Rionegro Yandina
Country Colombia Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 6,955 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -9.090000, 159.220000

Rionegro (MDE) to Yandina (XYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Yandina Airport (XYA) in Yandina, Solomon Islands is 13,989 kilometers (8,693 miles / 7,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 21:29 in Rionegro, it's 13:29 in Yandina. 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 6,895 feet between the two airports. Yandina 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 Yandina (XYA) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 89° (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 Yandina Airport (XYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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