BNX
Banja Luka
Bosnia and Herzegovina
9,737 km
6,050 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
9,737 km
6,050 mi / 5,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Sarajevo
Heading
276°
west

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BNX MDE
Airport Name Banja Luka International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BNX MDE
ICAO Code LQBK SKRG
City Banja Luka Rionegro
Country Bosnia and Herzegovina Colombia
Timezone Europe/Sarajevo America/Bogota
Elevation 400 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 44.940000, 17.300000 6.160000, -75.420000

Banja Luka (BNX) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 9,737 kilometers (6,050 miles / 5,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 02:02 in Banja Luka, it's 20:02 in Rionegro. With a 6-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 6,555 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Banja Luka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Banja Luka (BNX) follows a heading of 45° (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 Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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