MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,840 km
9,842 miles
PHQ
The Monument Airport
Australia
Distance
15,840 km
9,842 mi / 8,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE PHQ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport The Monument Airport
IATA Code MDE PHQ
ICAO Code SKRG YTMO
City Rionegro N/A
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 6,955 ft 949 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -21.810000, 139.920000

Rionegro (MDE) to The Monument Airport (PHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to The Monument Airport (PHQ) in The Monument Airport, Australia is 15,840 kilometers (9,842 miles / 8,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Colombia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Rionegro, it's 21:50 in The Monument Airport. 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 6,006 feet between the two airports. The Monument Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from The Monument Airport (PHQ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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