# Distance from Bucaramanga (BGA) to Rionegro (MDE)

> 270 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 270 km / 168 mi / 146 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 247° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Colombia)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 22:12 in Bucaramanga, it's 22:12 in Rionegro)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,058 ft (MDE is higher than BGA)

## Airports

### [Palonegro Airport (BGA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bga-bucaramanga-palonegro-airport/1ef266df-b435-6aa0-950d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bucaramanga, Colombia
- ICAO: SKBG
- Timezone: America/Bogota
- Coordinates: 7.130000, -73.180000
- Elevation: 3,897 ft

### [Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mde-rionegro-jose-maria-cordova-international-airport/1ef266df-b5ee-684c-a31c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rionegro, Colombia
- ICAO: SKRG
- Timezone: America/Bogota
- Coordinates: 6.160000, -75.420000
- Elevation: 6,955 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Palonegro Airport (BGA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bga-bucaramanga-palonegro-airport/1ef266df-b435-6aa0-950d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mde-rionegro-jose-maria-cordova-international-airport/1ef266df-b5ee-684c-a31c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)