BJL
Banjul
Gambia
6,476 km
4,024 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
6,476 km
4,024 mi / 3,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

BJL MDE
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BJL MDE
ICAO Code GBYD SKRG
City Banjul Rionegro
Country Gambia Colombia
Timezone Africa/Banjul America/Bogota
Elevation 95 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 6.160000, -75.420000

Banjul (BJL) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 6,476 kilometers (4,024 miles / 3,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Gambia 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 14:33 in Banjul, it's 09:33 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 6,860 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Banjul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Banjul International Airport (BJL) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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