KOW
Ganzhou
China
16,287 km
10,120 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,287 km
10,120 mi / 8,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KOW MDE
Airport Name Ganzhou Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KOW MDE
ICAO Code ZSGZ SKRG
City Ganzhou Rionegro
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 387 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 25.830000, 114.910000 6.160000, -75.420000

Ganzhou (KOW) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganzhou Airport (KOW) in Ganzhou, China to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,287 kilometers (10,120 miles / 8,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 07:52 in Ganzhou, it's 18:52 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 6,568 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Ganzhou Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Ganzhou (KOW) follows a heading of 343° (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 Ganzhou Airport (KOW) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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