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MDE to BYJ: distance & flight time
Rio Negro (Jose Maria Córdova International Airport) → Beja (madeira) (Beja Airport / Airbase)
4,736 mi
7,621 km · 4,115 nm
9h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,736 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 45m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDE — Jose Maria Córdova International Airport · Rio Negro, Colombia
- BYJ — Beja Airport / Airbase · Beja (madeira), Portugal
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 BYJ
- PRM · Portimão Airport73 mi away
- FAO · Faro Airport74 mi away
- AVR · Alverca Air Base81 mi away
- LIS · Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDE from BYJ?
The flight distance from Rio Negro (MDE) to Beja (madeira) (BYJ) is 4,736 miles (7,621 km, 4,115 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDE to BYJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 45m 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 BYJ?
Nonstop service on MDE–BYJ 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 9h 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rio Negro and Beja (madeira)?
Beja (madeira) is 6 hours ahead of Rio Negro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDE to BYJ?
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Why are some MDE to BYJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MDE–BYJ 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.