HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
16,420 km
10,203 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,420 km
10,203 mi / 8,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
31°
north northeast

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HCN MDE
Airport Name Hengchun Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code HCN MDE
ICAO Code RCKW SKRG
City Hengchung Rionegro
Country Taiwan Colombia
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Bogota
Elevation 46 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 22.040000, 120.730000 6.160000, -75.420000

Hengchung (HCN) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,420 kilometers (10,203 miles / 8,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Taiwan 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 23:20 in Hengchung, it's 10:20 in Rionegro. 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 6,909 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Hengchun Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Hengchung (HCN) follows a heading of 331° (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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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