BBU
Bucharest
Romania
10,431 km
6,481 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,431 km
6,481 mi / 5,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
282°
west northwest

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BBU MDE
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BBU MDE
ICAO Code LRBS SKRG
City Bucharest Rionegro
Country Romania Colombia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Bogota
Elevation 297 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bucharest (BBU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,431 kilometers (6,481 miles / 5,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Romania 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 21:45 in Bucharest, it's 14:45 in Rionegro. With a 7-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 6,658 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Baneasa International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 44° (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 Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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