ABU
Atambua-Timor Island
Indonesia
17,752 km
11,030 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
17,752 km
11,030 mi / 9,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

ABU MDE
Airport Name Haliwen Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code ABU MDE
ICAO Code WRKA SKRG
City Atambua-Timor Island Rionegro
Country Indonesia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Bogota
Elevation 1,027 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -9.070000, 124.910000 6.160000, -75.420000

Atambua-Timor Island (ABU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Haliwen Airport (ABU) in Atambua-Timor Island, Indonesia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,752 kilometers (11,030 miles / 9,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Indonesia with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:01 in Atambua-Timor Island, it's 19:01 in Rionegro. 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 5,928 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Haliwen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Atambua-Timor Island (ABU) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Haliwen Airport (ABU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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