MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,886 km
9,871 miles
XYR
Yellow River Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,886 km
9,871 mi / 8,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

MDE XYR
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Edwaki Airport
IATA Code MDE XYR
ICAO Code SKRG AYED
City Rionegro Yellow River Mission
Country Colombia Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 6,955 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -3.880000, 141.790000

Rionegro (MDE) to Yellow River Mission (XYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Edwaki Airport (XYR) in Yellow River Mission, Papua New Guinea is 15,886 kilometers (9,871 miles / 8,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 18:39 in Rionegro, it's 09:39 in Yellow River Mission. 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 6,765 feet between the two airports. Edwaki 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 Yellow River Mission (XYR) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 85° (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 Edwaki Airport (XYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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