MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
17,601 km
10,937 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
17,601 km
10,937 mi / 9,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE USL
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code MDE USL
ICAO Code SKRG YUSL
City Rionegro N/A
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Perth
Elevation 6,955 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Rionegro (MDE) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 17,601 kilometers (10,937 miles / 9,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 06:28 in Rionegro, it's 19:28 in Useless Loop Airport. 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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Useless Loop 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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). 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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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