IQQ
Iquique
Chile
3,024 km
1,879 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
3,024 km
1,879 mi / 1,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
349°
north northwest

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IQQ MDE
Airport Name Diego Aracena Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code IQQ MDE
ICAO Code SCDA SKRG
City Iquique Rionegro
Country Chile Colombia
Timezone America/Santiago America/Bogota
Elevation 155 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -20.540000, -70.180000 6.160000, -75.420000

Iquique (IQQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) in Iquique, Chile to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 3,024 kilometers (1,879 miles / 1,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 16:43 in Iquique, it's 14:43 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,800 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Diego Aracena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Iquique (IQQ) follows a heading of 169° (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 Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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