KRO
Kurgan
Russia
12,275 km
7,627 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,275 km
7,627 mi / 6,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KRO MDE
Airport Name Kurgan Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KRO MDE
ICAO Code USUU SKRG
City Kurgan Rionegro
Country Russia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg America/Bogota
Elevation 240 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 55.480000, 65.420000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kurgan (KRO) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kurgan Airport (KRO) in Kurgan, Russia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,275 kilometers (7,627 miles / 6,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Russia with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:53 in Kurgan, it's 07:53 in Rionegro. With a 10-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 6,715 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Kurgan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kurgan (KRO) follows a heading of 22° (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 Kurgan Airport (KRO) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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