FNJ
Pyongyang
KP
14,522 km
9,024 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
14,522 km
9,024 mi / 7,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Pyongyang
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FNJ MDE
Airport Name Sunan International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code FNJ MDE
ICAO Code ZKPY SKRG
City Pyongyang Rionegro
Country KP Colombia
Timezone Asia/Pyongyang America/Bogota
Elevation 117 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 39.220000, 125.670000 6.160000, -75.420000

Pyongyang (FNJ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sunan International Airport (FNJ) in Pyongyang, KP to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 14,522 kilometers (9,024 miles / 7,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:34 in Pyongyang, it's 02:34 in Rionegro. With a 14-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 6,838 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Sunan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Pyongyang (FNJ) follows a heading of 338° (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 Sunan International Airport (FNJ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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