Airport Comparison
Copiapo (CPO) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) in Copiapo, Chile to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 3,750 kilometers (2,330 miles / 2,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 352°.
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 Chile with Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:36 in Copiapo, it's 15:36 in Rionegro.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,285 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Desierto de Atacama Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Copiapo (CPO) follows a heading of 173° (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 Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.