MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
16,067 km
9,983 miles
TMH
Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,067 km
9,983 mi / 8,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bogota
Heading
268°
west

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MDE TMH
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Tanah Merah Airport
IATA Code MDE TMH
ICAO Code SKRG WAKT
City Rionegro Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 6,955 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -6.100000, 140.300000

Rionegro (MDE) to Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) in Tanah Merah-Papua Island, Indonesia is 16,067 kilometers (9,983 miles / 8,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 23:40 in Rionegro, it's 13:40 in Tanah Merah-Papua 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 6,898 feet between the two airports. Tanah Merah 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 Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 88° (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 Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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