MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,800 km
9,818 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
15,800 km
9,818 mi / 8,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Bogota
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE PPL
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code MDE PPL
ICAO Code SKRG VNPL
City Rionegro Phaplu
Country Colombia Nepal
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 6,955 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 27.520000, 86.580000

Rionegro (MDE) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 15,800 kilometers (9,818 miles / 8,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Nepal. 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 12:07 in Rionegro, it's 22:52 in Phaplu. With a 10.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 330° (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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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