The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 18,112 kilometers (11,254 miles / 9,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Malaysia. 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 13:43 in Rionegro, it's 02:43 in Tawau. 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 6,898 feet between the two airports. Tawau 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 Tawau (TWU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 52° (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 Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.