LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
937 km
582 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
937 km
582 mi / 506 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
116°
east southeast

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.

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