MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
1,128 km
701 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
1,128 km
701 mi / 609 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE TMU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code MDE TMU
ICAO Code SKRG MRTR
City Rionegro Nicoya
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 6,955 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 9.740000, -85.010000

Rionegro (MDE) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 1,128 kilometers (701 miles / 609 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 00:39 in Rionegro, it's 23:39 in Nicoya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,922 feet between the two airports. Tambor 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 (TMU) 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 Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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