ALX
Alexander City
United States
3,168 km
1,969 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
3,168 km
1,969 mi / 1,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALX MDE
Airport Name Thomas C Russell Field Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code ALX MDE
ICAO Code KALX SKRG
City Alexander City Rionegro
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Chicago America/Bogota
Elevation 686 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 32.910000, -85.960000 6.160000, -75.420000

Alexander City (ALX) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, United States to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 3,168 kilometers (1,969 miles / 1,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:25 in Alexander City, it's 08:25 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,269 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Thomas C Russell Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Alexander City (ALX) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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