BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
10,853 km
6,744 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,853 km
6,744 mi / 5,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

BGU MDE
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BGU MDE
ICAO Code FEFG SKRG
City Bangassou Rionegro
Country Central African Republic Colombia
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Bogota
Elevation 1,706 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bangassou (BGU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,853 kilometers (6,744 miles / 5,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Bangassou, it's 14:47 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 5,249 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bangassou Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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