BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
16,243 km
10,093 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,243 km
10,093 mi / 8,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
84°
east

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Airport Comparison

BUI MDE
Airport Name Bokondini Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BUI MDE
ICAO Code WAJB SKRG
City Bokondini-Papua Island Rionegro
Country Indonesia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Bogota
Elevation 9,104 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,243 kilometers (10,093 miles / 8,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Indonesia 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 12:42 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 22:42 in Rionegro. With a 14-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 2,149 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits lower than Bokondini Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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