BWH
Butterworth
Malaysia
18,641 km
11,583 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
18,641 km
11,583 mi / 10,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BWH MDE
Airport Name Butterworth Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BWH MDE
ICAO Code WMKB SKRG
City Butterworth Rionegro
Country Malaysia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Bogota
Elevation 11 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 5.470000, 100.390000 6.160000, -75.420000

Butterworth (BWH) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butterworth Airport (BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 18,641 kilometers (11,583 miles / 10,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Malaysia 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 14:49 in Butterworth, it's 01:49 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 6,944 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Butterworth Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Butterworth (BWH) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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