BLB
Panama City
Panama
553 km
344 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
553 km
344 mi / 299 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Panama
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BLB MDE
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code BLB MDE
ICAO Code MPPA SKRG
City Panama City Rionegro
Country Panama Colombia
Timezone America/Panama America/Bogota
Elevation 52 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 6.160000, -75.420000

Panama City (BLB) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 553 kilometers (344 miles / 299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Panama 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 07:41 in Panama City, it's 07:41 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,903 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 304° (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 Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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