MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,785 km
9,808 miles
SYU
Sue Islet
Australia
Distance
15,785 km
9,808 mi / 8,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

MDE SYU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Warraber Island Airport
IATA Code MDE SYU
ICAO Code SKRG YWBS
City Rionegro Sue Islet
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 6,955 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -10.210000, 142.820000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sue Islet (SYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Warraber Island Airport (SYU) in Sue Islet, Australia is 15,785 kilometers (9,808 miles / 8,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 07:03 in Rionegro, it's 22:03 in Sue Islet. 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 6,952 feet between the two airports. Warraber 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 Sue Islet (SYU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 93° (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 Warraber Island Airport (SYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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