BEY
Beirut
Lebanon
11,519 km
7,158 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,519 km
7,158 mi / 6,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BEY MDE
Airport Name Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BEY MDE
ICAO Code OLBA SKRG
City Beirut Rionegro
Country Lebanon Colombia
Timezone Asia/Beirut America/Bogota
Elevation 87 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 33.820000, 35.490000 6.160000, -75.420000

Beirut (BEY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut, Lebanon to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,519 kilometers (7,158 miles / 6,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Lebanon 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 14:40 in Beirut, it's 07:40 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 6,868 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Beirut (BEY) follows a heading of 53° (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 Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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