KVL
Kivalina
United States
9,338 km
5,802 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
9,338 km
5,802 mi / 5,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
88°
east

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KVL MDE
Airport Name Kivalina Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KVL MDE
ICAO Code PAVL SKRG
City Kivalina Rionegro
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Bogota
Elevation 18 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 67.740000, -164.560000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kivalina (KVL) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 9,338 kilometers (5,802 miles / 5,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in Kivalina, it's 06:58 in Rionegro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,937 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Kivalina Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kivalina (KVL) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kivalina Airport (KVL) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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