MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
14,711 km
9,141 miles
ZBL
Biloela
Australia
Distance
14,711 km
9,141 mi / 7,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE ZBL
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Thangool Airport
IATA Code MDE ZBL
ICAO Code SKRG YTNG
City Rionegro Biloela
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 6,955 ft 644 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -24.490000, 150.580000

Rionegro (MDE) to Biloela (ZBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Thangool Airport (ZBL) in Biloela, Australia is 14,711 kilometers (9,141 miles / 7,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 09:43 in Rionegro, it's 00:43 in Biloela. 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 6,311 feet between the two airports. Thangool 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 Biloela (ZBL) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 105° (east 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 Thangool Airport (ZBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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