MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,571 km
9,676 miles
VMU
Baimuru
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,571 km
9,676 mi / 8,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
266°
west

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Airport Comparison

MDE VMU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Baimuru Airport
IATA Code MDE VMU
ICAO Code SKRG AYBA
City Rionegro Baimuru
Country Colombia Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 6,955 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -7.500000, 144.820000

Rionegro (MDE) to Baimuru (VMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Baimuru Airport (VMU) in Baimuru, Papua New Guinea is 15,571 kilometers (9,676 miles / 8,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 20:28 in Rionegro, it's 11:28 in Baimuru. 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 6,928 feet between the two airports. Baimuru 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 Baimuru (VMU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 89° (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 Baimuru Airport (VMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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