BQA
Baler
Philippines
16,950 km
10,532 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,950 km
10,532 mi / 9,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BQA MDE
Airport Name Dr.Juan C. Angara Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BQA MDE
ICAO Code RPUR SKRG
City Baler Rionegro
Country Philippines Colombia
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Bogota
Elevation 108 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 15.730000, 121.500000 6.160000, -75.420000

Baler (BQA) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dr.Juan C. Angara Airport (BQA) in Baler, Philippines to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,950 kilometers (10,532 miles / 9,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Philippines with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Baler, it's 16:41 in Rionegro. With a 13-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 6,847 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Dr.Juan C. Angara Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Baler (BQA) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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