BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
270 km
168 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
270 km
168 mi / 146 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
247°
west southwest

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BGA MDE
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BGA MDE
ICAO Code SKBG SKRG
City Bucaramanga Rionegro
Country Colombia Colombia
Timezone America/Bogota America/Bogota
Elevation 3,897 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 6.160000, -75.420000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 270 kilometers (168 miles / 146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Colombia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:35 in Bucaramanga, it's 02:35 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,058 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Palonegro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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