BPY
Besalampy Airport
Madagascar
13,384 km
8,316 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,384 km
8,316 mi / 7,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

BPY MDE
Airport Name Besalampy Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BPY MDE
ICAO Code FMNQ SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Madagascar Colombia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Bogota
Elevation 125 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -16.740000, 44.480000 6.160000, -75.420000

Besalampy Airport (BPY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Besalampy Airport (BPY) in Besalampy Airport, Madagascar to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,384 kilometers (8,316 miles / 7,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Madagascar 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 17:06 in Besalampy Airport, it's 09:06 in Rionegro. With a 8-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 6,830 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Besalampy Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Besalampy Airport (BPY) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Besalampy Airport (BPY) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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