BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
6,940 km
4,312 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
6,940 km
4,312 mi / 3,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

BTE MDE
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BTE MDE
ICAO Code GFBN SKRG
City Bonthe Rionegro
Country Sierra Leone Colombia
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Bogota
Elevation 14 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bonthe (BTE) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 6,940 kilometers (4,312 miles / 3,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone 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 21:20 in Bonthe, it's 16:20 in Rionegro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,941 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Sherbro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 85° (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 Sherbro International Airport (BTE) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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