BWN
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei
18,329 km
11,389 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
18,329 km
11,389 mi / 9,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Brunei
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BWN MDE
Airport Name Brunei International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BWN MDE
ICAO Code WBSB SKRG
City Bandar Seri Begawan Rionegro
Country Brunei Colombia
Timezone Asia/Brunei America/Bogota
Elevation 73 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 114.930000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brunei International Airport (BWN) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 18,329 kilometers (11,389 miles / 9,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Brunei 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 22:46 in Bandar Seri Begawan, it's 09:46 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 6,882 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Brunei International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) follows a heading of 317° (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 Brunei International Airport (BWN) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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