KRK
Kraków
Poland
9,852 km
6,122 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
9,852 km
6,122 mi / 5,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
278°
west

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KRK MDE
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KRK MDE
ICAO Code EPKK SKRG
City Kraków Rionegro
Country Poland Colombia
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Bogota
Elevation 791 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kraków (KRK) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 9,852 kilometers (6,122 miles / 5,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:28 in Kraków, it's 03:28 in Rionegro. With a 6-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 6,164 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 40° (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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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