BXB
Babo-Papua Island
Indonesia
16,791 km
10,433 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,791 km
10,433 mi / 9,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
82°
east

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Airport Comparison

BXB MDE
Airport Name Babo Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BXB MDE
ICAO Code WASO SKRG
City Babo-Papua Island Rionegro
Country Indonesia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Bogota
Elevation 10 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -2.530000, 133.440000 6.160000, -75.420000

Babo-Papua Island (BXB) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Babo Airport (BXB) in Babo-Papua Island, Indonesia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,791 kilometers (10,433 miles / 9,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 08:15 in Babo-Papua Island, it's 18:15 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 6,945 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Babo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Babo-Papua Island (BXB) follows a heading of 276° (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 Babo Airport (BXB) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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