LGQ
Lago Agrio
Ecuador
694 km
431 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
694 km
431 mi / 375 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LGQ MDE
Airport Name Nueva Loja Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LGQ MDE
ICAO Code SENL SKRG
City Lago Agrio Rionegro
Country Ecuador Colombia
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Bogota
Elevation 980 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 0.090000, -76.870000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lago Agrio (LGQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nueva Loja Airport (LGQ) in Lago Agrio, Ecuador to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 694 kilometers (431 miles / 375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 04:56 in Lago Agrio, it's 04:56 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,975 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Nueva Loja Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lago Agrio (LGQ) follows a heading of 193° (south 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 Nueva Loja Airport (LGQ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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