BXE
Bakel
Senegal
6,930 km
4,306 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
6,930 km
4,306 mi / 3,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

BXE MDE
Airport Name Bakel Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BXE MDE
ICAO Code GOTB SKRG
City Bakel Rionegro
Country Senegal Colombia
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Bogota
Elevation 98 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 14.850000, -12.470000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bakel (BXE) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakel Airport (BXE) in Bakel, Senegal to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 6,930 kilometers (4,306 miles / 3,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Senegal 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 10:57 in Bakel, it's 05:57 in Rionegro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,857 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bakel Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bakel (BXE) follows a heading of 76° (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 Bakel Airport (BXE) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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