MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
1,179 km
733 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
1,179 km
733 mi / 637 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE UPL
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code MDE UPL
ICAO Code SKRG MRUP
City Rionegro Upala
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 6,955 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 10.890000, -85.020000

Rionegro (MDE) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 1,179 kilometers (733 miles / 637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 10:33 in Rionegro, it's 09:33 in Upala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,771 feet between the two airports. Upala 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 Upala (UPL) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 116° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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