MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
902 km
560 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
902 km
560 mi / 487 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE PTZ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code MDE PTZ
ICAO Code SKRG SESM
City Rionegro Shell Mera
Country Colombia Ecuador
Timezone America/Bogota America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,955 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Rionegro (MDE) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 902 kilometers (560 miles / 487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:25 in Rionegro, it's 05:25 in Shell Mera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,490 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas 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 Shell Mera (PTZ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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