MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
3,044 km
1,892 miles
NBG
New Orleans
United States
Distance
3,044 km
1,892 mi / 1,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
332°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

MDE NBG
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport
IATA Code MDE NBG
ICAO Code SKRG KNBG
City Rionegro New Orleans
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Chicago
Elevation 6,955 ft 2 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 29.830000, -90.030000

Rionegro (MDE) to New Orleans (NBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport (NBG) in New Orleans, United States is 3,044 kilometers (1,892 miles / 1,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Colombia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:07 in Rionegro, it's 12:07 in New Orleans.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,953 feet between the two airports. New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from New Orleans (NBG) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport (NBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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