CXQ
Christmas Creek Station Airport
Australia
17,306 km
10,754 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
17,306 km
10,754 mi / 9,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CXQ MDE
Airport Name Christmas Creek Station Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code CXQ MDE
ICAO Code YCRK SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Bogota
Elevation 0 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -18.880000, 125.920000 6.160000, -75.420000

Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) in Christmas Creek Station Airport, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,306 kilometers (10,754 miles / 9,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 21:49 in Christmas Creek Station Airport, it's 08:49 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 Christmas Creek Station Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) follows a heading of 237° (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 Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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