LUW
Luwok-Celebes Island
Indonesia
17,918 km
11,134 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
17,918 km
11,134 mi / 9,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
74°
east northeast

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LUW MDE
Airport Name Bubung Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LUW MDE
ICAO Code WAMW SKRG
City Luwok-Celebes Island Rionegro
Country Indonesia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Bogota
Elevation 56 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -1.040000, 122.770000 6.160000, -75.420000

Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bubung Airport (LUW) in Luwok-Celebes Island, Indonesia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,918 kilometers (11,134 miles / 9,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 01:58 in Luwok-Celebes Island, it's 12:58 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 6,899 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bubung Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) follows a heading of 285° (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 Bubung Airport (LUW) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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