The flight distance from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) in Ballina, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 14,296 kilometers (8,883 miles / 7,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 14:50 in Ballina, it's 22:50 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 6,948 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Ballina (BNK) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.