JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
2,745 km
1,706 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
2,745 km
1,706 mi / 1,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JAL MDE
Airport Name El Lencero Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code JAL MDE
ICAO Code MMJA SKRG
City Xalapa Rionegro
Country Mexico Colombia
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Bogota
Elevation 3,127 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 19.480000, -96.800000 6.160000, -75.420000

Xalapa (JAL) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 2,745 kilometers (1,706 miles / 1,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Mexico 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 22:25 in Xalapa, it's 23:25 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,828 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than El Lencero Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Xalapa (JAL) follows a heading of 305° (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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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