BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
18,621 km
11,571 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
18,621 km
11,571 mi / 10,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BTU MDE
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BTU MDE
ICAO Code WBGB SKRG
City Bintulu Rionegro
Country Malaysia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Bogota
Elevation 74 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bintulu (BTU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 18,621 kilometers (11,571 miles / 10,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Bintulu, it's 13:02 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 6,881 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bintulu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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