BBJ
Bitburg
Germany
8,911 km
5,537 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
8,911 km
5,537 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
268°
west

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BBJ MDE
Airport Name Bitburg Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BBJ MDE
ICAO Code EDRB SKRG
City Bitburg Rionegro
Country Germany Colombia
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Bogota
Elevation 1,220 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 49.950000, 6.570000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bitburg (BBJ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bitburg Airport (BBJ) in Bitburg, Germany to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 8,911 kilometers (5,537 miles / 4,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Germany with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:44 in Bitburg, it's 04:44 in Rionegro. With a 6-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 5,735 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bitburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bitburg (BBJ) follows a heading of 40° (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 Bitburg Airport (BBJ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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