The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 18,751 kilometers (11,651 miles / 10,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Colombia with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:17 in Rionegro, it's 12:17 in Medan. 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 6,841 feet between the two airports. Soewondo Air Force Base sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Medan (MES) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 329° (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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.