GYS
Guangyuan
China
15,727 km
9,772 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,727 km
9,772 mi / 8,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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GYS MDE
Airport Name Guangyuan Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GYS MDE
ICAO Code ZUGU SKRG
City Guangyuan Rionegro
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 0 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 32.390000, 105.700000 6.160000, -75.420000

Guangyuan (GYS) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangyuan Airport (GYS) in Guangyuan, China to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,727 kilometers (9,772 miles / 8,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 China 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 01:38 in Guangyuan, it's 12:38 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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Guangyuan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Guangyuan (GYS) follows a heading of 358° (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 Guangyuan Airport (GYS) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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