AFA
San Rafael
Argentina
4,591 km
2,853 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
4,591 km
2,853 mi / 2,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

AFA MDE
Airport Name Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code AFA MDE
ICAO Code SAMR SKRG
City San Rafael Rionegro
Country Argentina Colombia
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza America/Bogota
Elevation 2,470 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -34.590000, -68.400000 6.160000, -75.420000

San Rafael (AFA) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 4,591 kilometers (2,853 miles / 2,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in San Rafael, it's 13:37 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,485 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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