KHG
Kashgar
China
14,148 km
8,791 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
14,148 km
8,791 mi / 7,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KHG MDE
Airport Name Kashgar Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KHG MDE
ICAO Code ZWSH SKRG
City Kashgar Rionegro
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 4,529 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 39.540000, 76.020000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kashgar (KHG) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kashgar Airport (KHG) in Kashgar, China to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 14,148 kilometers (8,791 miles / 7,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 03:38 in Kashgar, it's 14:38 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 2,426 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Kashgar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kashgar (KHG) follows a heading of 28° (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 Kashgar Airport (KHG) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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