CIQ
Chiquimula
Guatemala
1,817 km
1,129 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
1,817 km
1,129 mi / 981 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Guatemala
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CIQ MDE
Airport Name Chiquimula Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code CIQ MDE
ICAO Code MGCQ SKRG
City Chiquimula Rionegro
Country Guatemala Colombia
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Bogota
Elevation 1,484 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 14.830000, -89.520000 6.160000, -75.420000

Chiquimula (CIQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) in Chiquimula, Guatemala to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 1,817 kilometers (1,129 miles / 981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Guatemala 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 14:38 in Chiquimula, it's 15:38 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,471 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Chiquimula Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Chiquimula (CIQ) follows a heading of 303° (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 Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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