MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
16,220 km
10,079 miles
SHL
Shillong
India
Distance
16,220 km
10,079 mi / 8,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SHL
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Shillong Airport
IATA Code MDE SHL
ICAO Code SKRG VEBI
City Rionegro Shillong
Country Colombia India
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,910 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 25.700000, 91.980000

Rionegro (MDE) to Shillong (SHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Shillong Airport (SHL) in Shillong, India is 16,220 kilometers (10,079 miles / 8,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:11 in Rionegro, it's 01:41 in Shillong. With a 10.5-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 4,045 feet between the two airports. Shillong 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 Shillong (SHL) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Shillong Airport (SHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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