MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
4,778 km
2,969 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
4,778 km
2,969 mi / 2,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE QNS
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code MDE QNS
ICAO Code SKRG SBCO
City Rionegro Porto Alegre
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,955 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Rionegro (MDE) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 4,778 kilometers (2,969 miles / 2,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:01 in Rionegro, it's 08:01 in Porto Alegre.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,929 feet between the two airports. Canoas 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 Porto Alegre (QNS) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 323° (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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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