BHS
Bathurst
Australia
14,476 km
8,995 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
14,476 km
8,995 mi / 7,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BHS MDE
Airport Name Bathurst Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BHS MDE
ICAO Code YBTH SKRG
City Bathurst Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Bogota
Elevation 2,435 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -33.410000, 149.650000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bathurst (BHS) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bathurst Airport (BHS) in Bathurst, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 14,476 kilometers (8,995 miles / 7,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:38 in Bathurst, it's 07:38 in Rionegro. With a 16-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 4,520 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bathurst Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bathurst (BHS) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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