JKR
Janakpur
Nepal
15,844 km
9,845 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,844 km
9,845 mi / 8,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JKR MDE
Airport Name Janakpur Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code JKR MDE
ICAO Code VNJP SKRG
City Janakpur Rionegro
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 256 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 26.710000, 85.920000 6.160000, -75.420000

Janakpur (JKR) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Janakpur Airport (JKR) in Janakpur, Nepal to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,844 kilometers (9,845 miles / 8,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Nepal 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 12:54 in Janakpur, it's 02:09 in Rionegro. With a 10.75-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 6,699 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Janakpur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Janakpur (JKR) follows a heading of 28° (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 Janakpur Airport (JKR) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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