BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
13,583 km
8,440 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,583 km
8,440 mi / 7,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
285°
west northwest

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BSA MDE
Airport Name Bosaso Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BSA MDE
ICAO Code HCMF SKRG
City Bosaso Rionegro
Country Somalia Colombia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Bogota
Elevation 3 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bosaso (BSA) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,583 kilometers (8,440 miles / 7,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Somalia 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 20:59 in Bosaso, it's 12:59 in Rionegro. With a 8-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 6,952 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bosaso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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