HKY
Hickory
United States
3,345 km
2,079 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
3,345 km
2,079 mi / 1,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HKY MDE
Airport Name Hickory Regional Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code HKY MDE
ICAO Code KHKY SKRG
City Hickory Rionegro
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/New_York America/Bogota
Elevation 1,190 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 35.740000, -81.390000 6.160000, -75.420000

Hickory (HKY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) in Hickory, United States to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 3,345 kilometers (2,079 miles / 1,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 03:00 in Hickory, it's 03:00 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,765 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Hickory Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Hickory (HKY) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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