BXY
Baikonur
Kazakhstan
12,947 km
8,045 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,947 km
8,045 mi / 6,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BXY MDE
Airport Name Krainiy Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BXY MDE
ICAO Code UAOL SKRG
City Baikonur Rionegro
Country Kazakhstan Colombia
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Bogota
Elevation 299 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 45.620000, 63.220000 6.160000, -75.420000

Baikonur (BXY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Krainiy Airport (BXY) in Baikonur, Kazakhstan to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,947 kilometers (8,045 miles / 6,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 06:27 in Baikonur, it's 20:27 in Rionegro. With a 10-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 6,656 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Krainiy Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Baikonur (BXY) follows a heading of 31° (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 Krainiy Airport (BXY) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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