BTJ
Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
18,366 km
11,412 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
18,366 km
11,412 mi / 9,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BTJ MDE
Airport Name Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BTJ MDE
ICAO Code WITT SKRG
City Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island Rionegro
Country Indonesia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Bogota
Elevation 65 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 5.520000, 95.420000 6.160000, -75.420000

Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island (BTJ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport (BTJ) in Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 18,366 kilometers (11,412 miles / 9,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 11:00 in Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island, it's 23:00 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 6,890 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island (BTJ) follows a heading of 38° (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 Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport (BTJ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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