BQE
Bubaque
Guinea-Bissau
6,563 km
4,078 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
6,563 km
4,078 mi / 3,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Bissau
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

BQE MDE
Airport Name Bubaque Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BQE MDE
ICAO Code GGBU SKRG
City Bubaque Rionegro
Country Guinea-Bissau Colombia
Timezone Africa/Bissau America/Bogota
Elevation 0 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 11.300000, -15.840000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bubaque (BQE) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bubaque Airport (BQE) in Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 6,563 kilometers (4,078 miles / 3,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Guinea-Bissau 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 10:08 in Bubaque, it's 05:08 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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bubaque Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bubaque (BQE) follows a heading of 80° (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 Bubaque Airport (BQE) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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