MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
14,854 km
9,230 miles
YNT
Yantai
China
Distance
14,854 km
9,230 mi / 8,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE YNT
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Penglai Intl
IATA Code MDE YNT
ICAO Code SKRG ZSYT
City Rionegro Yantai
Country Colombia China
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6,955 ft 154 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 37.660000, 120.990000

Rionegro (MDE) to Yantai (YNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Penglai Intl (YNT) in Yantai, China is 14,854 kilometers (9,230 miles / 8,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 China. 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 13:37 in Rionegro, it's 02:37 in Yantai. 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 6,801 feet between the two airports. Penglai Intl 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 Yantai (YNT) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Penglai Intl (YNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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