COU
Columbia
United States
4,005 km
2,489 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
4,005 km
2,489 mi / 2,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

COU MDE
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code COU MDE
ICAO Code KCOU SKRG
City Columbia Rionegro
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Chicago America/Bogota
Elevation 889 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 6.160000, -75.420000

Columbia (COU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 4,005 kilometers (2,489 miles / 2,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 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 08:23 in Columbia, it's 09:23 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,066 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Columbia Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 337° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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