IPI
Ipiales
Colombia
640 km
398 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
640 km
398 mi / 346 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IPI MDE
Airport Name San Luis Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code IPI MDE
ICAO Code SKIP SKRG
City Ipiales Rionegro
Country Colombia Colombia
Timezone America/Bogota America/Bogota
Elevation 9,765 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 0.860000, -77.670000 6.160000, -75.420000

Ipiales (IPI) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Luis Airport (IPI) in Ipiales, Colombia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 640 kilometers (398 miles / 346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 18:54 in Ipiales, it's 18:54 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,810 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits lower than San Luis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Ipiales (IPI) follows a heading of 203° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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