MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
4,769 km
2,963 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
4,769 km
2,963 mi / 2,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SDU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code MDE SDU
ICAO Code SKRG SBRJ
City Rionegro Rio De Janeiro
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,955 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Rionegro (MDE) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 4,769 kilometers (2,963 miles / 2,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 19:00 in Rionegro, it's 21:00 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,944 feet between the two airports. Santos Dumont 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 De Janeiro (SDU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 309° (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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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