BWA
Bhairawa
Nepal
15,635 km
9,715 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,635 km
9,715 mi / 8,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
326°
northwest

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BWA MDE
Airport Name Bhairahawa Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BWA MDE
ICAO Code VNBW SKRG
City Bhairawa Rionegro
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 358 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 27.510000, 83.420000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bhairawa (BWA) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) in Bhairawa, Nepal to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,635 kilometers (9,715 miles / 8,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Nepal 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 20:14 in Bhairawa, it's 09:29 in Rionegro. With a 10.75-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 6,597 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bhairahawa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bhairawa (BWA) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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