MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
17,059 km
10,600 miles
SXK
Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,059 km
10,600 mi / 9,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bogota
Heading
264°
west

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Airport Comparison

MDE SXK
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Saumlaki Airport
IATA Code MDE SXK
ICAO Code SKRG WAPI
City Rionegro Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 6,955 ft 218 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -7.990000, 131.310000

Rionegro (MDE) to Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Saumlaki Airport (SXK) in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, Indonesia is 17,059 kilometers (10,600 miles / 9,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 07:22 in Rionegro, it's 21:22 in Saumlaki-Yamdena 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 6,737 feet between the two airports. Saumlaki 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 Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 92° (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 Saumlaki Airport (SXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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