MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
18,769 km
11,663 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
18,769 km
11,663 mi / 10,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE SBW
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code MDE SBW
ICAO Code SKRG WBGS
City Rionegro Sibu
Country Colombia Malaysia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kuching
Elevation 6,955 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 2.260000, 111.980000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 18,769 kilometers (11,663 miles / 10,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Malaysia. 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 07:54 in Rionegro, it's 20:54 in Sibu. 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 6,833 feet between the two airports. Sibu 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 Sibu (SBW) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). 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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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