BXU
Butuan City
Philippines
17,153 km
10,659 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
17,153 km
10,659 mi / 9,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
55°
northeast

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BXU MDE
Airport Name Bancasi Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BXU MDE
ICAO Code RPME SKRG
City Butuan City Rionegro
Country Philippines Colombia
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Bogota
Elevation 141 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 8.950000, 125.480000 6.160000, -75.420000

Butuan City (BXU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bancasi Airport (BXU) in Butuan City, Philippines to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,153 kilometers (10,659 miles / 9,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Philippines 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 15:37 in Butuan City, it's 02:37 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 6,814 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bancasi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Butuan City (BXU) follows a heading of 306° (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 Bancasi Airport (BXU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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