BYU
Bayreuth
Germany
9,273 km
5,762 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
9,273 km
5,762 mi / 5,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
272°
west

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BYU MDE
Airport Name Bayreuth Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BYU MDE
ICAO Code EDQD SKRG
City Bayreuth Rionegro
Country Germany Colombia
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Bogota
Elevation 1,601 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 49.980000, 11.640000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bayreuth (BYU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bayreuth Airport (BYU) in Bayreuth, Germany to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 9,273 kilometers (5,762 miles / 5,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:17 in Bayreuth, it's 21:17 in Rionegro. With a 6-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 5,354 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bayreuth Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bayreuth (BYU) follows a heading of 40° (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 Bayreuth Airport (BYU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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