GUR
Gurney
Papua New Guinea
14,963 km
9,298 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
14,963 km
9,298 mi / 8,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

GUR MDE
Airport Name Gurney Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GUR MDE
ICAO Code AYGN SKRG
City Gurney Rionegro
Country Papua New Guinea Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Bogota
Elevation 88 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -10.310000, 150.330000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gurney (GUR) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gurney Airport (GUR) in Gurney, Papua New Guinea to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 14,963 kilometers (9,298 miles / 8,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 01:56 in Gurney, it's 10:56 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 6,867 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Gurney Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gurney (GUR) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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