AAU
Asau
Samoa
10,944 km
6,800 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,944 km
6,800 mi / 5,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
86°
east

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AAU MDE
Airport Name Asau Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code AAU MDE
ICAO Code NSAU SKRG
City Asau Rionegro
Country Samoa Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Bogota
Elevation 0 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 6.160000, -75.420000

Asau (AAU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,944 kilometers (6,800 miles / 5,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Samoa with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:40 in Asau, it's 14:40 in Rionegro. With a 18-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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Asau Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asau Airport (AAU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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