MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
14,751 km
9,166 miles
ROK
Rockhampton
Australia
Distance
14,751 km
9,166 mi / 7,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE ROK
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Rockhampton Airport
IATA Code MDE ROK
ICAO Code SKRG YBRK
City Rionegro Rockhampton
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 6,955 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -23.380000, 150.480000

Rionegro (MDE) to Rockhampton (ROK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) in Rockhampton, Australia is 14,751 kilometers (9,166 miles / 7,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 10:45 in Rionegro, it's 01:45 in Rockhampton. 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 6,921 feet between the two airports. Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton (ROK) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 104° (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 Rockhampton Airport (ROK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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