BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
1,123 km
698 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
1,123 km
698 mi / 606 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Managua
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BEF MDE
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BEF MDE
ICAO Code MNBL SKRG
City Bluefileds Rionegro
Country Nicaragua Colombia
Timezone America/Managua America/Bogota
Elevation 20 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 1,123 kilometers (698 miles / 606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Nicaragua 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 03:20 in Bluefileds, it's 04:20 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,935 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bluefields Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 306° (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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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