MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,436 km
9,591 miles
SKH
Surkhet
Nepal
Distance
15,436 km
9,591 mi / 8,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Bogota
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SKH
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Surkhet Airport
IATA Code MDE SKH
ICAO Code SKRG VNSK
City Rionegro Surkhet
Country Colombia Nepal
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 28.590000, 81.640000

Rionegro (MDE) to Surkhet (SKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Surkhet Airport (SKH) in Surkhet, Nepal is 15,436 kilometers (9,591 miles / 8,335 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 11:59 in Rionegro, it's 22:44 in Surkhet. 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 4,555 feet between the two airports. Surkhet 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 Surkhet (SKH) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 324° (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 Surkhet Airport (SKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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