BSJ
Bairnsdale Airport
Australia
14,431 km
8,967 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
14,431 km
8,967 mi / 7,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Hobart
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BSJ MDE
Airport Name Bairnsdale Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BSJ MDE
ICAO Code YBNS SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Hobart America/Bogota
Elevation 165 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -37.890000, 147.570000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ) in Bairnsdale Airport, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 14,431 kilometers (8,967 miles / 7,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 05:19 in Bairnsdale Airport, it's 13:19 in Rionegro. With a 16-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 6,790 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bairnsdale Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ) follows a heading of 224° (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 Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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