HFE
Hefei
China
15,574 km
9,677 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,574 km
9,677 mi / 8,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HFE MDE
Airport Name Hefei Xinqiao International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code HFE MDE
ICAO Code ZSOF SKRG
City Hefei Rionegro
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 210 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 116.970000 6.160000, -75.420000

Hefei (HFE) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei, China to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,574 kilometers (9,677 miles / 8,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 22:24 in Hefei, it's 09:24 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 6,745 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Hefei Xinqiao International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Hefei (HFE) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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