MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
17,600 km
10,936 miles
SQN
Sanana-Seram Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,600 km
10,936 mi / 9,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bogota
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

MDE SQN
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Emalamo Sanana Airport
IATA Code MDE SQN
ICAO Code SKRG WAPN
City Rionegro Sanana-Seram Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 6,955 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -2.080000, 125.970000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) in Sanana-Seram Island, Indonesia is 17,600 kilometers (10,936 miles / 9,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 06:15 in Rionegro, it's 20:15 in Sanana-Seram 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 6,916 feet between the two airports. Emalamo Sanana 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 Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 79° (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 Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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