MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
17,175 km
10,672 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
17,175 km
10,672 mi / 9,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MDE ZBY
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code MDE ZBY
ICAO Code SKRG VLSB
City Rionegro Sayaboury
Country Colombia Laos
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 6,955 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 19.230000, 101.730000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 17,175 kilometers (10,672 miles / 9,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:14 in Rionegro, it's 23:14 in Sayaboury. With a 12-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 5,708 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury 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 Sayaboury (ZBY) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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