MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,463 km
9,609 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
15,463 km
9,609 mi / 8,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Bogota
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE RUK
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code MDE RUK
ICAO Code SKRG VNRK
City Rionegro Rukumkot
Country Colombia Nepal
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 28.630000, 82.190000

Rionegro (MDE) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 15,463 kilometers (9,609 miles / 8,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 17:38 in Rionegro, it's 04:23 in Rukumkot. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,455 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot 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 Rukumkot (RUK) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 325° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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