MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
16,936 km
10,523 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
16,936 km
10,523 mi / 9,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE SHU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code MDE SHU
ICAO Code SKRG YSMP
City Rionegro N/A
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Darwin
Elevation 6,955 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Rionegro (MDE) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 16,936 kilometers (10,523 miles / 9,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 12:22 in Rionegro, it's 02:52 in Smith Point Airport. With a 14.5-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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Smith Point 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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 98° (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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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