KXU
Katiu
French Polynesia
7,986 km
4,962 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
7,986 km
4,962 mi / 4,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KXU MDE
Airport Name Katiu Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KXU MDE
ICAO Code NTKT SKRG
City Katiu Rionegro
Country French Polynesia Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Bogota
Elevation 7 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -144.400000 6.160000, -75.420000

Katiu (KXU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katiu Airport (KXU) in Katiu, French Polynesia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 7,986 kilometers (4,962 miles / 4,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia 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 13:51 in Katiu, it's 18:51 in Rionegro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,948 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Katiu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Katiu (KXU) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Katiu Airport (KXU) 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.