AVU
Avu Avu Airport
Solomon Islands
13,860 km
8,612 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,860 km
8,612 mi / 7,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
89°
east

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Airport Comparison

AVU MDE
Airport Name Avu Avu Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code AVU MDE
ICAO Code AGGJ SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Solomon Islands Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Bogota
Elevation 25 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -9.870000, 160.410000 6.160000, -75.420000

Avu Avu Airport (AVU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avu Avu Airport (AVU) in Avu Avu Airport, Solomon Islands to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,860 kilometers (8,612 miles / 7,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 16:24 in Avu Avu Airport, it's 00:24 in Rionegro. 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 6,930 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Avu Avu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Avu Avu Airport (AVU) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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