MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
18,577 km
11,543 miles
SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
Distance
18,577 km
11,543 mi / 10,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

MDE SWQ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Sumbawa Besar Airport
IATA Code MDE SWQ
ICAO Code SKRG WADS
City Rionegro Sumbawa Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Makassar
Elevation 6,955 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -8.490000, 117.410000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 18,577 kilometers (11,543 miles / 10,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 14:26 in Rionegro, it's 03:26 in Sumbawa 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 6,939 feet between the two airports. Sumbawa Besar 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 Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 100° (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 Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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