BQB
Busselton
Australia
16,757 km
10,412 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,757 km
10,412 mi / 9,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
158°
south southeast

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BQB MDE
Airport Name Busselton Regional Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BQB MDE
ICAO Code YBLN SKRG
City Busselton Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Bogota
Elevation 55 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -33.690000, 115.400000 6.160000, -75.420000

Busselton (BQB) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) in Busselton, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,757 kilometers (10,412 miles / 9,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:14 in Busselton, it's 17:14 in Rionegro. 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 6,900 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Busselton Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Busselton (BQB) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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