MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
640 km
398 miles
VLV
Valera
Venezuela
Distance
640 km
398 mi / 345 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Bogota
Heading
56°
northeast

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MDE VLV
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport
IATA Code MDE VLV
ICAO Code SKRG SVVL
City Rionegro Valera
Country Colombia Venezuela
Timezone America/Bogota America/Caracas
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,060 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 9.340000, -70.580000

Rionegro (MDE) to Valera (VLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport (VLV) in Valera, Venezuela is 640 kilometers (398 miles / 345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 15:56 in Rionegro, it's 16:56 in Valera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,895 feet between the two airports. Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno 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 Valera (VLV) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 237° (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 Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport (VLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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