Airport Comparison
| BAI | MDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Buenos Aires Airport | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport |
| IATA Code | BAI | MDE |
| ICAO Code | MRBA | SKRG |
| City | Punta Arenas | Rionegro |
| Country | Costa Rica | Colombia |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft | 6,955 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.160000, -83.330000 | 6.160000, -75.420000 |
Punta Arenas (BAI) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 933 kilometers (580 miles / 504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:25 in Punta Arenas, it's 22:25 in Rionegro.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,741 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Buenos Aires Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.