BKS
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
19,659 km
12,215 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
19,659 km
12,215 mi / 10,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKS MDE
Airport Name Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BKS MDE
ICAO Code WIPL SKRG
City Bengkulu-Sumatra Island Rionegro
Country Indonesia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Bogota
Elevation 50 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -3.860000, 102.340000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 19,659 kilometers (12,215 miles / 10,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Indonesia with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 06:09 in Rionegro. With a 12-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 6,905 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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