JRG
Veer Surendra Sai
India
16,175 km
10,051 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,175 km
10,051 mi / 8,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
322°
northwest

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JRG MDE
Airport Name Jharsuguda Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code JRG MDE
ICAO Code VEJH SKRG
City Veer Surendra Sai Rionegro
Country India Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Bogota
Elevation 757 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 21.910000, 84.050000 6.160000, -75.420000

Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) in Veer Surendra Sai, India to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,175 kilometers (10,051 miles / 8,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 India 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 20:09 in Veer Surendra Sai, it's 09:39 in Rionegro. With a 10.5-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 6,198 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Jharsuguda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) follows a heading of 35° (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 Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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