KBU
Laut Island
Indonesia
18,692 km
11,615 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
18,692 km
11,615 mi / 10,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KBU MDE
Airport Name Stagen Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KBU MDE
ICAO Code WAOK SKRG
City Laut Island Rionegro
Country Indonesia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Bogota
Elevation 4 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -3.290000, 116.170000 6.160000, -75.420000

Laut Island (KBU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stagen Airport (KBU) in Laut Island, Indonesia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 18,692 kilometers (11,615 miles / 10,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 19:06 in Laut Island, it's 06:06 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 6,951 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Stagen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Laut Island (KBU) follows a heading of 283° (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 Stagen Airport (KBU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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