BSE
Sematan
Malaysia
18,959 km
11,780 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
18,959 km
11,780 mi / 10,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
33°
north northeast

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BSE MDE
Airport Name Sematan Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BSE MDE
ICAO Code WBGN SKRG
City Sematan Rionegro
Country Malaysia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Bogota
Elevation 22 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 1.810000, 109.760000 6.160000, -75.420000

Sematan (BSE) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sematan Airport (BSE) in Sematan, Malaysia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 18,959 kilometers (11,780 miles / 10,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Malaysia 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 22:09 in Sematan, it's 09:09 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 6,933 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Sematan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Sematan (BSE) follows a heading of 327° (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 Sematan Airport (BSE) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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