GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,755 km
2,955 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
4,755 km
2,955 mi / 2,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MDE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GIG MDE
ICAO Code SBGL SKRG
City Rio De Janeiro Rionegro
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bogota
Elevation 28 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 6.160000, -75.420000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 4,755 kilometers (2,955 miles / 2,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Brazil with Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:07 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,927 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 134° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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