MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
4,326 km
2,688 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
4,326 km
2,688 mi / 2,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE QSC
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code MDE QSC
ICAO Code SKRG SDSC
City Rionegro Sao Carlos
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 4,326 kilometers (2,688 miles / 2,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 16:15 in Rionegro, it's 18:15 in Sao Carlos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,306 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos 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 Sao Carlos (QSC) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 313° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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