MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
17,101 km
10,626 miles
SUG
Surigao City
Philippines
Distance
17,101 km
10,626 mi / 9,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE SUG
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Surigao Airport
IATA Code MDE SUG
ICAO Code SKRG RPMS
City Rionegro Surigao City
Country Colombia Philippines
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Manila
Elevation 6,955 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 9.760000, 125.480000

Rionegro (MDE) to Surigao City (SUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Surigao Airport (SUG) in Surigao City, Philippines is 17,101 kilometers (10,626 miles / 9,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Philippines. 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 08:19 in Rionegro, it's 21:19 in Surigao City. With a 13-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 6,935 feet between the two airports. Surigao 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 Surigao City (SUG) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 53° (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 Surigao Airport (SUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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