KBK
Kushinagar Airport
India
15,729 km
9,774 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,729 km
9,774 mi / 8,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KBK MDE
Airport Name Kushinagar Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KBK MDE
ICAO Code VEKI SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country India Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Bogota
Elevation 263 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 26.770000, 83.900000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kushinagar Airport (KBK) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kushinagar Airport (KBK) in Kushinagar Airport, India to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,729 kilometers (9,774 miles / 8,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 India 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 18:08 in Kushinagar Airport, it's 07:38 in Rionegro. With a 10.5-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 6,692 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Kushinagar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kushinagar Airport (KBK) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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