ERL
Erenhot
China
14,450 km
8,979 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
14,450 km
8,979 mi / 7,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

ERL MDE
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code ERL MDE
ICAO Code ZBER SKRG
City Erenhot Rionegro
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 3,301 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 6.160000, -75.420000

Erenhot (ERL) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 14,450 kilometers (8,979 miles / 7,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:45 in Erenhot, it's 03:45 in Rionegro. With a 13-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 3,654 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Erenhot (ERL) 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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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