JIC
Jinchang
China
15,039 km
9,345 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,039 km
9,345 mi / 8,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

JIC MDE
Airport Name Jinchuan Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code JIC MDE
ICAO Code ZLJC SKRG
City Jinchang Rionegro
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 4,740 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 102.350000 6.160000, -75.420000

Jinchang (JIC) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,039 kilometers (9,345 miles / 8,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 00:36 in Jinchang, it's 11:36 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 2,215 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Jinchuan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Jinchang (JIC) follows a heading of 2° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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