Airport Comparison
| KDI | MDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Wolter Monginsidi Airport | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport |
| IATA Code | KDI | MDE |
| ICAO Code | WAWW | SKRG |
| City | Kendari-Celebes Island | Rionegro |
| Country | Indonesia | Colombia |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 538 ft | 6,955 ft |
| Coordinates | -4.080000, 122.420000 | 6.160000, -75.420000 |
Kendari-Celebes Island (KDI) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Wolter Monginsidi Airport (KDI) in Kendari-Celebes Island, Indonesia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 18,026 kilometers (11,201 miles / 9,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 83°.
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 22:02 in Kendari-Celebes Island, it's 09:02 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 6,417 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Wolter Monginsidi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kendari-Celebes Island (KDI) follows a heading of 276° (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 Wolter Monginsidi Airport (KDI) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.