MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
19,201 km
11,931 miles
PKU
Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
19,201 km
11,931 mi / 10,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
25°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

MDE PKU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport
IATA Code MDE PKU
ICAO Code SKRG WIBB
City Rionegro Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 6,955 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 0.460000, 101.440000

Rionegro (MDE) to Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 19,201 kilometers (11,931 miles / 10,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 16:30 in Rionegro, it's 04:30 in Pekanbaru-Sumatra 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 6,853 feet between the two airports. Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) 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 Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 335° (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 Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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