KNS
King Island Airport
Australia
14,593 km
9,068 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
14,593 km
9,068 mi / 7,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KNS MDE
Airport Name King Island Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KNS MDE
ICAO Code YKII SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Bogota
Elevation 132 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -39.880000, 143.880000 6.160000, -75.420000

King Island Airport (KNS) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Island Airport (KNS) in King Island Airport, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 14,593 kilometers (9,068 miles / 7,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:16 in King Island Airport, it's 21:16 in Rionegro. With a 16-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 6,823 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than King Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to King Island Airport (KNS) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.