MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
17,900 km
11,122 miles
RBU
Roebourne
Australia
Distance
17,900 km
11,122 mi / 9,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE RBU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Roebourne Airport
IATA Code MDE RBU
ICAO Code SKRG YROE
City Rionegro Roebourne
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Perth
Elevation 6,955 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -20.760000, 117.160000

Rionegro (MDE) to Roebourne (RBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Roebourne Airport (RBU) in Roebourne, Australia is 17,900 kilometers (11,122 miles / 9,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 12:17 in Rionegro, it's 01:17 in Roebourne. 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. Roebourne 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 Roebourne (RBU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 138° (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 Roebourne Airport (RBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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