MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
9,653 km
5,998 miles
VBY
Visby
Sweden
Distance
9,653 km
5,998 mi / 5,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE VBY
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Visby Airport
IATA Code MDE VBY
ICAO Code SKRG ESSV
City Rionegro Visby
Country Colombia Sweden
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 6,955 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 57.660000, 18.350000

Rionegro (MDE) to Visby (VBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Visby Airport (VBY) in Visby, Sweden is 9,653 kilometers (5,998 miles / 5,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Sweden. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:37 in Rionegro, it's 18:37 in Visby. With a 6-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 6,791 feet between the two airports. Visby 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 Visby (VBY) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Visby Airport (VBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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