AQP
Arequipa
Peru
2,537 km
1,577 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
2,537 km
1,577 mi / 1,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Lima
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

AQP MDE
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code AQP MDE
ICAO Code SPQU SKRG
City Arequipa Rionegro
Country Peru Colombia
Timezone America/Lima America/Bogota
Elevation 8,405 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 6.160000, -75.420000

Arequipa (AQP) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 2,537 kilometers (1,577 miles / 1,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Peru with Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:55 in Arequipa, it's 14:55 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,450 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 170° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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