Airport Comparison
| MDE | NST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | NST |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | VTSF |
| City | Rionegro | Nakhon Si Thammarat |
| Country | Colombia | Thailand |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | Asia/Bangkok |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | 8.540000, 99.940000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand is 18,301 kilometers (11,372 miles / 9,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.
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 Thailand. 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 13:57 in Rionegro, it's 01:57 in Nakhon Si Thammarat. With a 12-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 6,942 feet between the two airports. Nakhon Si Thammarat 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 Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 342° (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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.