The flight distance from Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,216 kilometers (7,591 miles / 6,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Iraq 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 11:16 in Kirkuk, it's 03:16 in Rionegro. With a 8-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 5,894 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Kirkuk Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kirkuk (KIK) follows a heading of 49° (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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.