MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
5,146 km
3,197 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
5,146 km
3,197 mi / 2,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE YQX
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Gander International Airport
IATA Code MDE YQX
ICAO Code SKRG CYQX
City Rionegro Gander
Country Colombia Canada
Timezone America/Bogota America/St_Johns
Elevation 6,955 ft 496 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 48.940000, -54.570000

Rionegro (MDE) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 5,146 kilometers (3,197 miles / 2,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Canada. 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 04:30 in Rionegro, it's 06:00 in Gander.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,459 feet between the two airports. Gander 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 Gander (YQX) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 209° (south 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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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