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MDE to BIA: distance & flight time
Rio Negro (Jose Maria Córdova International Airport) → Bastia (Bastia-Poretta Airport)
5,672 mi
9,128 km · 4,929 nm
11h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,672 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDE — Jose Maria Córdova International Airport · Rio Negro, Colombia
- BIA — Bastia-Poretta Airport · Bastia, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDE
- EOH · Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport12 mi away
- PAL · German Olano Air Base71 mi away
- OTU · Otu Airport76 mi away
- MQU · Mariquita Airport76 mi away
Near BIA
- CLY · Calvi-Sainte-Catherine Airport35 mi away
- EBA · Marina Di Campo Airport41 mi away
- SOZ · Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base44 mi away
- AJA · Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport56 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDE from BIA?
The flight distance from Rio Negro (MDE) to Bastia (BIA) is 5,672 miles (9,128 km, 4,929 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDE to BIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MDE to BIA?
Nonstop service on MDE–BIA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rio Negro and Bastia?
Bastia is 7 hours ahead of Rio Negro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDE to BIA?
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Why are some MDE to BIA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MDE–BIA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.