BQL
Boulia Airport
Australia
15,800 km
9,818 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,800 km
9,818 mi / 8,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BQL MDE
Airport Name Boulia Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BQL MDE
ICAO Code YBOU SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Bogota
Elevation 542 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -22.910000, 139.900000 6.160000, -75.420000

Boulia Airport (BQL) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boulia Airport (BQL) in Boulia Airport, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,800 kilometers (9,818 miles / 8,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 00:58 in Boulia Airport, it's 09:58 in Rionegro. With a 15-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 6,413 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Boulia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Boulia Airport (BQL) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 Boulia Airport (BQL) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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