ELB
El Banco
Colombia
359 km
223 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
359 km
223 mi / 194 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
207°
south southwest

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ELB MDE
Airport Name Las Flores Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code ELB MDE
ICAO Code SKBC SKRG
City El Banco Rionegro
Country Colombia Colombia
Timezone America/Bogota America/Bogota
Elevation 111 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 9.050000, -73.970000 6.160000, -75.420000

El Banco (ELB) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Las Flores Airport (ELB) in El Banco, Colombia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 359 kilometers (223 miles / 194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Colombia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 14:18 in El Banco, it's 14:18 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,844 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Las Flores Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to El Banco (ELB) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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