BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
11,675 km
7,255 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,675 km
7,255 mi / 6,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

BJM MDE
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BJM MDE
ICAO Code HBBA SKRG
City Bujumbura Rionegro
Country Burundi Colombia
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura America/Bogota
Elevation 2,582 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,675 kilometers (7,255 miles / 6,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Burundi 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 20:58 in Bujumbura, it's 13:58 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 4,373 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bujumbura International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 92° (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 Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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