BUY
Bunbury Airport
Australia
16,779 km
10,426 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,779 km
10,426 mi / 9,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BUY MDE
Airport Name Bunbury Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BUY MDE
ICAO Code YBUN SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Bogota
Elevation 53 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -33.380000, 115.680000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bunbury Airport (BUY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunbury Airport (BUY) in Bunbury Airport, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,779 kilometers (10,426 miles / 9,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:00 in Bunbury Airport, it's 01:00 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 6,902 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bunbury Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bunbury Airport (BUY) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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