GAO
Guantanamo
Cuba
1,549 km
963 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
1,549 km
963 mi / 837 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Havana
Heading
181°
south

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GAO MDE
Airport Name Mariana Grajales Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GAO MDE
ICAO Code MUGT SKRG
City Guantanamo Rionegro
Country Cuba Colombia
Timezone America/Havana America/Bogota
Elevation 56 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 20.090000, -75.160000 6.160000, -75.420000

Guantanamo (GAO) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) in Guantanamo, Cuba to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 1,549 kilometers (963 miles / 837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 Cuba 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 17:33 in Guantanamo, it's 17:33 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,899 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Mariana Grajales Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Guantanamo (GAO) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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