CKW
Christmas Creek mine
Australia
17,594 km
10,933 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
17,594 km
10,933 mi / 9,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CKW MDE
Airport Name Graeme Rowley Aerodrome Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code CKW MDE
ICAO Code YCHK SKRG
City Christmas Creek mine Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Bogota
Elevation 0 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -22.360000, 119.650000 6.160000, -75.420000

Christmas Creek mine (CKW) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) in Christmas Creek mine, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,594 kilometers (10,933 miles / 9,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Australia 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 21:14 in Christmas Creek mine, it's 08:14 in Rionegro. With a 13-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 Graeme Rowley Aerodrome. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Christmas Creek mine (CKW) follows a heading of 220° (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 Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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