BHX
Birmingham
United Kingdom
8,362 km
5,196 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
8,362 km
5,196 mi / 4,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

BHX MDE
Airport Name Birmingham International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BHX MDE
ICAO Code EGBB SKRG
City Birmingham Rionegro
Country United Kingdom Colombia
Timezone Europe/London America/Bogota
Elevation 327 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 52.450000, -1.750000 6.160000, -75.420000

Birmingham (BHX) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) in Birmingham, United Kingdom to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 8,362 kilometers (5,196 miles / 4,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom 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 07:18 in Birmingham, it's 02:18 in Rionegro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,628 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Birmingham International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Birmingham (BHX) follows a heading of 37° (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 Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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