BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
12,302 km
7,644 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,302 km
7,644 mi / 6,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BGW MDE
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BGW MDE
ICAO Code ORBI SKRG
City Baghdad Rionegro
Country Iraq Colombia
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Bogota
Elevation 114 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 6.160000, -75.420000

Baghdad (BGW) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,302 kilometers (7,644 miles / 6,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Iraq 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 20:48 in Baghdad, it's 12:48 in Rionegro. With a 8-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 6,841 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Baghdad International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 51° (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 Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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