MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
13,623 km
8,465 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
13,623 km
8,465 mi / 7,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Bogota
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SKD
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code MDE SKD
ICAO Code SKRG UTSS
City Rionegro Samarkand
Country Colombia Uzbekistan
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 39.700000, 66.980000

Rionegro (MDE) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 13,623 kilometers (8,465 miles / 7,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 13:43 in Rionegro, it's 23:43 in Samarkand. With a 10-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 4,731 feet between the two airports. Samarkand 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 Samarkand (SKD) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 314° (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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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