Airport Comparison
| MDE | MLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | MLG |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | WARA |
| City | Rionegro | Malang-Java Island |
| Country | Colombia | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | Asia/Jakarta |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 1,726 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | -7.930000, 112.720000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to Malang-Java Island (MLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) in Malang-Java Island, Indonesia is 19,096 kilometers (11,865 miles / 10,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.
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 18:45 in Rionegro, it's 06:45 in Malang-Java Island. 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 5,229 feet between the two airports. Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport 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 Malang-Java Island (MLG) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). 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 Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.