MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,811 km
9,824 miles
SBR
Saibai Island
Australia
Distance
15,811 km
9,824 mi / 8,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

MDE SBR
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Saibai Island Airport
IATA Code MDE SBR
ICAO Code SKRG YSII
City Rionegro Saibai Island
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 6,955 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -9.380000, 142.620000

Rionegro (MDE) to Saibai Island (SBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Saibai Island Airport (SBR) in Saibai Island, Australia is 15,811 kilometers (9,824 miles / 8,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 15:29 in Rionegro, it's 06:29 in Saibai Island. 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 6,940 feet between the two airports. Saibai Island 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 Saibai Island (SBR) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Saibai Island Airport (SBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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