BGL
Baglung
Nepal
15,584 km
9,683 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,584 km
9,683 mi / 8,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BGL MDE
Airport Name Baglung Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BGL MDE
ICAO Code VNBL SKRG
City Baglung Rionegro
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 3,320 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 28.210000, 83.670000 6.160000, -75.420000

Baglung (BGL) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baglung Airport (BGL) in Baglung, Nepal to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,584 kilometers (9,683 miles / 8,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Nepal 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 00:57 in Baglung, it's 14:12 in Rionegro. With a 10.75-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 3,635 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Baglung Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Baglung (BGL) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Baglung Airport (BGL) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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