BEQ
Thetford
United Kingdom
8,529 km
5,300 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
8,529 km
5,300 mi / 4,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

BEQ MDE
Airport Name RAF Honington Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BEQ MDE
ICAO Code EGXH SKRG
City Thetford Rionegro
Country United Kingdom Colombia
Timezone Europe/London America/Bogota
Elevation 174 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 52.340000, 0.770000 6.160000, -75.420000

Thetford (BEQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Honington (BEQ) in Thetford, United Kingdom to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 8,529 kilometers (5,300 miles / 4,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:19 in Thetford, it's 08:19 in Rionegro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,781 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than RAF Honington. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Thetford (BEQ) follows a heading of 38° (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 RAF Honington (BEQ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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