BVC
Rabil
Cape Verde
5,821 km
3,617 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
5,821 km
3,617 mi / 3,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

BVC MDE
Airport Name Rabil Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BVC MDE
ICAO Code GVBA SKRG
City Rabil Rionegro
Country Cape Verde Colombia
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde America/Bogota
Elevation 69 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 16.140000, -22.890000 6.160000, -75.420000

Rabil (BVC) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rabil Airport (BVC) in Rabil, Cape Verde to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 5,821 kilometers (3,617 miles / 3,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Cape Verde 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 10:33 in Rabil, it's 06:33 in Rionegro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,886 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Rabil Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Rabil (BVC) follows a heading of 74° (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 Rabil Airport (BVC) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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