BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
18,545 km
11,524 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
18,545 km
11,524 mi / 10,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BPN MDE
Airport Name Sepinggan International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BPN MDE
ICAO Code WALL SKRG
City Balikpapan-Borneo Island Rionegro
Country Indonesia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Bogota
Elevation 12 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -1.270000, 116.890000 6.160000, -75.420000

Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 18,545 kilometers (11,524 miles / 10,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 00:29 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, it's 11:29 in Rionegro. With a 13-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 6,943 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Sepinggan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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