MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
3,597 km
2,235 miles
SLZ
Sao Luis
Brazil
Distance
3,597 km
2,235 mi / 1,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SLZ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
IATA Code MDE SLZ
ICAO Code SKRG SBSL
City Rionegro Sao Luis
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Fortaleza
Elevation 6,955 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -2.590000, -44.230000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sao Luis (SLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil is 3,597 kilometers (2,235 miles / 1,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 20:48 in Rionegro, it's 22:48 in Sao Luis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,777 feet between the two airports. Marechal Cunha Machado International 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 Luis (SLZ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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