Airport Comparison
| MDE | PKN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | Iskandar Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | PKN |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | WAOI |
| City | Rionegro | Pangkalanbun-Borneo Island |
| Country | Colombia | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | Asia/Jakarta |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 75 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | -2.710000, 111.670000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to Pangkalanbun-Borneo Island (PKN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Iskandar Airport (PKN) in Pangkalanbun-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 19,141 kilometers (11,893 miles / 10,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.
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 07:25 in Rionegro, it's 19:25 in Pangkalanbun-Borneo Island. With a 12-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 6,880 feet between the two airports. Iskandar 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 Pangkalanbun-Borneo Island (PKN) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). 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 Iskandar Airport (PKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.