Airport Comparison
Tachina (ESM) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 742 kilometers (461 miles / 400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.
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 Ecuador with Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:12 in Tachina, it's 14:12 in Rionegro.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,923 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than General Rivadeneira Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Tachina (ESM) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.