APQ
Arapiraca
Brazil
4,648 km
2,888 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
4,648 km
2,888 mi / 2,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Maceio
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APQ MDE
Airport Name Arapiraca Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code APQ MDE
ICAO Code SNAL SKRG
City Arapiraca Rionegro
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Maceio America/Bogota
Elevation 886 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -9.780000, -36.630000 6.160000, -75.420000

Arapiraca (APQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapiraca Airport (APQ) in Arapiraca, Brazil to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 4,648 kilometers (2,888 miles / 2,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Brazil with Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:09 in Arapiraca, it's 06:09 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,069 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Arapiraca Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Arapiraca (APQ) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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