BBI
Bhubaneswar
India
16,434 km
10,212 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,434 km
10,212 mi / 8,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
323°
northwest

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BBI MDE
Airport Name Biju Patnaik Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BBI MDE
ICAO Code VEBS SKRG
City Bhubaneswar Rionegro
Country India Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Bogota
Elevation 138 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 20.240000, 85.820000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,434 kilometers (10,212 miles / 8,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 India 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 16:37 in Bhubaneswar, it's 06:07 in Rionegro. With a 10.5-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 6,817 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Biju Patnaik Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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