Airport Comparison
| LBW | MDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Long Bawan Airport | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport |
| IATA Code | LBW | MDE |
| ICAO Code | WRLB | SKRG |
| City | Long Bawan-Borneo Island | Rionegro |
| Country | Indonesia | Colombia |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 3,590 ft | 6,955 ft |
| Coordinates | 3.870000, 115.680000 | 6.160000, -75.420000 |
Long Bawan-Borneo Island (LBW) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Long Bawan Airport (LBW) in Long Bawan-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 18,353 kilometers (11,404 miles / 9,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.
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 18:00 in Long Bawan-Borneo Island, it's 05:00 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 3,365 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Long Bawan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Long Bawan-Borneo Island (LBW) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Long Bawan Airport (LBW) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.