EED
Needles
United States
5,120 km
3,181 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
5,120 km
3,181 mi / 2,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EED MDE
Airport Name Needles Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code EED MDE
ICAO Code KEED SKRG
City Needles Rionegro
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bogota
Elevation 983 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 34.770000, -114.620000 6.160000, -75.420000

Needles (EED) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Needles Airport (EED) in Needles, United States to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 5,120 kilometers (3,181 miles / 2,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States 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 10:45 in Needles, it's 13:45 in Rionegro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,972 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Needles Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Needles (EED) follows a heading of 314° (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 Needles Airport (EED) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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