Airport Comparison
| MDE | PBL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | General Bartolome Salom International Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | PBL |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | SVPC |
| City | Rionegro | N/A |
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 32 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | 10.480000, -68.070000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) in General Bartolome Salom International Airport, Venezuela is 940 kilometers (584 miles / 508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.
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 Colombia with Venezuela. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:23 in Rionegro, it's 22:23 in General Bartolome Salom International Airport.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,923 feet between the two airports. General Bartolome Salom International 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 General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.