MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,870 km
9,861 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
15,870 km
9,861 mi / 8,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Bogota
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE TPJ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code MDE TPJ
ICAO Code SKRG VNTJ
City Rionegro Taplejung
Country Colombia Nepal
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 6,955 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 27.350000, 87.700000

Rionegro (MDE) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 15,870 kilometers (9,861 miles / 8,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 10:56 in Rionegro, it's 21:41 in Taplejung. 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 1,035 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 332° (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 Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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