MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
18,418 km
11,444 miles
SGQ
Sanggata-Timor Island
Indonesia
Distance
18,418 km
11,444 mi / 9,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE SGQ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Sanggata Airport
IATA Code MDE SGQ
ICAO Code SKRG WRLA
City Rionegro Sanggata-Timor Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Makassar
Elevation 6,955 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 0.500000, 117.330000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sanggata-Timor Island (SGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sanggata Airport (SGQ) in Sanggata-Timor Island, Indonesia is 18,418 kilometers (11,444 miles / 9,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 21:37 in Rionegro, it's 10:37 in Sanggata-Timor Island. 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 6,521 feet between the two airports. Sanggata 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 Sanggata-Timor Island (SGQ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Sanggata Airport (SGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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