MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
5,834 km
3,625 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
5,834 km
3,625 mi / 3,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE YGX
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code MDE YGX
ICAO Code SKRG CYGX
City Rionegro Gillam
Country Colombia Canada
Timezone America/Bogota America/Winnipeg
Elevation 6,955 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 56.360000, -94.710000

Rionegro (MDE) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 5,834 kilometers (3,625 miles / 3,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:56 in Rionegro, it's 03:56 in Gillam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,479 feet between the two airports. Gillam 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 Gillam (YGX) 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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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