BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,769 km
11,041 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
17,769 km
11,041 mi / 9,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

BKK MDE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BKK MDE
ICAO Code VTBS SKRG
City Bangkok Rionegro
Country Thailand Colombia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bangkok (BKK) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,769 kilometers (11,041 miles / 9,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Thailand 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 12:59 in Bangkok, it's 00:59 in Rionegro. 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 6,950 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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