MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
14,528 km
9,027 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
14,528 km
9,027 mi / 7,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bogota
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE SHM
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code MDE SHM
ICAO Code SKRG RJBD
City Rionegro Shirahama
Country Colombia Japan
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 6,955 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 33.660000, 135.360000

Rionegro (MDE) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 14,528 kilometers (9,027 miles / 7,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Japan. 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 21:32 in Rionegro, it's 11:32 in Shirahama. With a 14-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 6,657 feet between the two airports. Nanki Shirahama 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 Shirahama (SHM) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). 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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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