DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
17,569 km
10,917 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
17,569 km
10,917 mi / 9,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DCN MDE
Airport Name RAAF Base Curtin Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code DCN MDE
ICAO Code YCIN SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Bogota
Elevation 300 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -17.580000, 123.830000 6.160000, -75.420000

RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,569 kilometers (10,917 miles / 9,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 22:25 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 09:25 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 6,655 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than RAAF Base Curtin. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) 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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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