GES
South Cotabato
Philippines
17,363 km
10,789 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
17,363 km
10,789 mi / 9,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GES MDE
Airport Name Tambler Prinipal Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GES MDE
ICAO Code RPMR SKRG
City South Cotabato Rionegro
Country Philippines Colombia
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Bogota
Elevation 503 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 6.060000, 125.100000 6.160000, -75.420000

South Cotabato (GES) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambler Prinipal Airport (GES) in South Cotabato, Philippines to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,363 kilometers (10,789 miles / 9,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Philippines 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 21:36 in South Cotabato, it's 08:36 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 6,452 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Tambler Prinipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to South Cotabato (GES) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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