ARI
Arica
Chile
2,782 km
1,729 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
2,782 km
1,729 mi / 1,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ARI MDE
Airport Name Chacalluta Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code ARI MDE
ICAO Code SCAR SKRG
City Arica Rionegro
Country Chile Colombia
Timezone America/Santiago America/Bogota
Elevation 167 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -18.350000, -70.340000 6.160000, -75.420000

Arica (ARI) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacalluta Airport (ARI) in Arica, Chile to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 2,782 kilometers (1,729 miles / 1,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:44 in Arica, it's 12:44 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,788 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Chacalluta Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Arica (ARI) follows a heading of 169° (south 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 Chacalluta Airport (ARI) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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