BCS
Belle Chasse
United States
3,048 km
1,894 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
3,048 km
1,894 mi / 1,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BCS MDE
Airport Name Southern Seaplane Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BCS MDE
ICAO Code 65LA SKRG
City Belle Chasse Rionegro
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Chicago America/Bogota
Elevation 0 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 29.870000, -90.020000 6.160000, -75.420000

Belle Chasse (BCS) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) in Belle Chasse, United States to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 3,048 kilometers (1,894 miles / 1,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 14:57 in Belle Chasse, it's 15:57 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,955 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Southern Seaplane Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Belle Chasse (BCS) follows a heading of 332° (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 Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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