MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
4,914 km
3,054 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
4,914 km
3,054 mi / 2,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE RIG
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code MDE RIG
ICAO Code SKRG SJRG
City Rionegro Rio Grande
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,955 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Rionegro (MDE) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 4,914 kilometers (3,054 miles / 2,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 16:02 in Rionegro, it's 18:02 in Rio Grande.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,928 feet between the two airports. Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande (RIG) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 326° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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