Airport Comparison
| LIO | MDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Limon International Airport | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport |
| IATA Code | LIO | MDE |
| ICAO Code | MRLM | SKRG |
| City | Puerto Limon | Rionegro |
| Country | Costa Rica | Colombia |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 7 ft | 6,955 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.960000, -83.020000 | 6.160000, -75.420000 |
Puerto Limon (LIO) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 937 kilometers (582 miles / 506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.
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 Costa Rica 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 00:25 in Puerto Limon, it's 01:25 in Rionegro.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,948 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Limon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Puerto Limon (LIO) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Limon International Airport (LIO) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.