BSY
Bardera Airport
Somalia
13,037 km
8,101 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,037 km
8,101 mi / 7,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

BSY MDE
Airport Name Bardera Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BSY MDE
ICAO Code HCMD SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Somalia Colombia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,200 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 2.340000, 42.310000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bardera Airport (BSY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bardera Airport (BSY) in Bardera Airport, Somalia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,037 kilometers (8,101 miles / 7,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Somalia 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 01:07 in Bardera Airport, it's 17:07 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 2,755 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bardera Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bardera Airport (BSY) follows a heading of 84° (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 Bardera Airport (BSY) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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