HLS
St Helens Airport
Australia
14,192 km
8,818 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
14,192 km
8,818 mi / 7,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Hobart
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HLS MDE
Airport Name St Helens Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code HLS MDE
ICAO Code YSTH SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Hobart America/Bogota
Elevation 48 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -41.340000, 148.280000 6.160000, -75.420000

St Helens Airport (HLS) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Helens Airport (HLS) in St Helens Airport, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 14,192 kilometers (8,818 miles / 7,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 00:07 in St Helens Airport, it's 08:07 in Rionegro. With a 16-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 6,907 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than St Helens Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to St Helens Airport (HLS) follows a heading of 221° (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 St Helens Airport (HLS) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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