GVL
Gainesville
United States
3,243 km
2,015 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
3,243 km
2,015 mi / 1,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVL MDE
Airport Name Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GVL MDE
ICAO Code KGVL SKRG
City Gainesville Rionegro
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/New_York America/Bogota
Elevation 1,277 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -83.830000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gainesville (GVL) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) in Gainesville, United States to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 3,243 kilometers (2,015 miles / 1,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 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 02:42 in Gainesville, it's 02:42 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,678 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gainesville (GVL) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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