GGD
Gregory Downs Airport
Australia
16,016 km
9,952 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,016 km
9,952 mi / 8,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GGD MDE
Airport Name Gregory Downs Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GGD MDE
ICAO Code YGDS SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Bogota
Elevation 52 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -18.620000, 139.230000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) in Gregory Downs Airport, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,016 kilometers (9,952 miles / 8,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 04:43 in Gregory Downs Airport, it's 13:43 in Rionegro. With a 15-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 6,903 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Gregory Downs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) follows a heading of 247° (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 Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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