MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
13,780 km
8,563 miles
NDG
Qiqihar
China
Distance
13,780 km
8,563 mi / 7,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE NDG
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport
IATA Code MDE NDG
ICAO Code SKRG ZYQQ
City Rionegro Qiqihar
Country Colombia China
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6,955 ft 477 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 47.240000, 123.920000

Rionegro (MDE) to Qiqihar (NDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) in Qiqihar, China is 13,780 kilometers (8,563 miles / 7,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Rionegro, it's 05:08 in Qiqihar. 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 6,478 feet between the two airports. Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qiqihar (NDG) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 23° (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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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