BMB
Bumbar
DR Congo
10,854 km
6,744 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,854 km
6,744 mi / 5,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
277°
west

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BMB MDE
Airport Name Bumbar Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BMB MDE
ICAO Code FZFU SKRG
City Bumbar Rionegro
Country DR Congo Colombia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Bogota
Elevation 0 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 2.180000, 22.480000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bumbar (BMB) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bumbar Airport (BMB) in Bumbar, DR Congo to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,854 kilometers (6,744 miles / 5,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 DR Congo with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:38 in Bumbar, it's 06:38 in Rionegro. With a 6-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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bumbar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bumbar (BMB) follows a heading of 87° (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 Bumbar Airport (BMB) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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