The flight distance from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,946 kilometers (10,530 miles / 9,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Vietnam with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in Dien Bien Phu, it's 05:46 in Rionegro. With a 12-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 5,344 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Dien Bien Phu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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