GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
4,551 km
2,828 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
4,551 km
2,828 mi / 2,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MDE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GRU MDE
ICAO Code SBGR SKRG
City Sao Paulo Rionegro
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bogota
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 6.160000, -75.420000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 4,551 kilometers (2,828 miles / 2,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Brazil with Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:02 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:02 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,496 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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