BIA
Bastia/Poretta
France
9,128 km
5,672 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
9,128 km
5,672 mi / 4,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
271°
west

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Airport Comparison

BIA MDE
Airport Name Bastia-Poretta Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BIA MDE
ICAO Code LFKB SKRG
City Bastia/Poretta Rionegro
Country France Colombia
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Bogota
Elevation 26 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 42.550000, 9.480000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bastia/Poretta (BIA) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bastia-Poretta Airport (BIA) in Bastia/Poretta, France to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 9,128 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 France 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 21:48 in Bastia/Poretta, it's 14:48 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 6,929 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bastia-Poretta Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bastia/Poretta (BIA) follows a heading of 48° (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 Bastia-Poretta Airport (BIA) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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