JGN
Jiayuguan
China
14,858 km
9,232 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
14,858 km
9,232 mi / 8,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

JGN MDE
Airport Name Jiayuguan Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code JGN MDE
ICAO Code ZLJQ SKRG
City Jiayuguan Rionegro
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 0 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, 98.340000 6.160000, -75.420000

Jiayuguan (JGN) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 14,858 kilometers (9,232 miles / 8,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 China 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 01:08 in Jiayuguan, it's 12:08 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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Jiayuguan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Jiayuguan (JGN) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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