MCH
Machala
Ecuador
1,163 km
723 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
1,163 km
723 mi / 628 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
26°
north northeast

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MCH MDE
Airport Name General Manuel Serrano Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code MCH MDE
ICAO Code SEMH SKRG
City Machala Rionegro
Country Ecuador Colombia
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Bogota
Elevation 11 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -3.270000, -79.960000 6.160000, -75.420000

Machala (MCH) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 1,163 kilometers (723 miles / 628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 17:44 in Machala, it's 17:44 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,944 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than General Manuel Serrano Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Machala (MCH) follows a heading of 206° (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 General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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