KWL
Guilin City
China
16,476 km
10,238 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,476 km
10,238 mi / 8,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

KWL MDE
Airport Name Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KWL MDE
ICAO Code ZGKL SKRG
City Guilin City Rionegro
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 570 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 25.220000, 110.040000 6.160000, -75.420000

Guilin City (KWL) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,476 kilometers (10,238 miles / 8,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 China 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 20:54 in Guilin City, it's 07:54 in Rionegro. With a 13-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 6,385 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Guilin City (KWL) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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