MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,913 km
8,024 miles
NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
Distance
12,913 km
8,024 mi / 6,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Bogota
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE NQZ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA Code MDE NQZ
ICAO Code SKRG UACC
City Rionegro Astana
Country Colombia Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Almaty
Elevation 6,955 ft 1,166 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 51.020000, 71.470000

Rionegro (MDE) to Astana (NQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 12,913 kilometers (8,024 miles / 6,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Rionegro, it's 14:31 in Astana. With a 10-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 5,789 feet between the two airports. Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Astana (NQZ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 323° (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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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