Airport Comparison
| MDE | VLN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | Arturo Michelena International Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | VLN |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | SVVA |
| City | Rionegro | Valencia |
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | 10.150000, -67.930000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to Valencia (VLN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) in Valencia, Venezuela is 936 kilometers (582 miles / 505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.
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 Venezuela. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:09 in Rionegro, it's 07:09 in Valencia.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,544 feet between the two airports. Arturo Michelena 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 Valencia (VLN) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). 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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.