MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
1,182 km
734 miles
RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
1,182 km
734 mi / 638 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE RIK
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Carrillo Airport
IATA Code MDE RIK
ICAO Code SKRG MRCR
City Rionegro Nicoya
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 6,955 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 9.870000, -85.480000

Rionegro (MDE) to Nicoya (RIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 1,182 kilometers (734 miles / 638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:55 in Rionegro, it's 14:55 in Nicoya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,949 feet between the two airports. Carrillo 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 Nicoya (RIK) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). 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 Carrillo Airport (RIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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