MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
16,291 km
10,123 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
16,291 km
10,123 mi / 8,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Bogota
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE ZYL
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code MDE ZYL
ICAO Code SKRG VGSY
City Rionegro Sylhet
Country Colombia Bangladesh
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 6,955 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 24.960000, 91.870000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 16,291 kilometers (10,123 miles / 8,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 01:28 in Rionegro, it's 12:28 in Sylhet. With a 11-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 6,905 feet between the two airports. Osmany International 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 Sylhet (ZYL) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 337° (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 Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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