Airport Comparison
Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) in Choiseul Bay Airport, Solomon Islands to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 14,292 kilometers (8,880 miles / 7,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 87°.
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 03:11 in Choiseul Bay Airport, it's 11:11 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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Choiseul Bay Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) follows a heading of 266° (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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.