GBI
Gulbarga
India
16,013 km
9,950 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,013 km
9,950 mi / 8,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GBI MDE
Airport Name Kalaburagi Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GBI MDE
ICAO Code VOGB SKRG
City Gulbarga Rionegro
Country India Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Bogota
Elevation 1,571 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 17.310000, 76.960000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gulbarga (GBI) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalaburagi (GBI) in Gulbarga, India to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,013 kilometers (9,950 miles / 8,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 India 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 10:59 in Gulbarga, it's 00:29 in Rionegro. With a 10.5-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 5,384 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Kalaburagi. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gulbarga (GBI) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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