MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
17,499 km
10,873 miles
NAM
Namlea-Buru Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,499 km
10,873 mi / 9,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bogota
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

MDE NAM
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Namlea Airport
IATA Code MDE NAM
ICAO Code SKRG WAPR
City Rionegro Namlea-Buru Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 6,955 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -3.240000, 127.100000

Rionegro (MDE) to Namlea-Buru Island (NAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Namlea Airport (NAM) in Namlea-Buru Island, Indonesia is 17,499 kilometers (10,873 miles / 9,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 14:50 in Rionegro, it's 04:50 in Namlea-Buru Island. With a 14-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 6,914 feet between the two airports. Namlea 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 Namlea-Buru Island (NAM) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Namlea Airport (NAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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