JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
1,113 km
692 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
1,113 km
692 mi / 601 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JAP MDE
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code JAP MDE
ICAO Code MRCH SKRG
City Puntarenas Rionegro
Country Costa Rica Colombia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bogota
Elevation 7 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 6.160000, -75.420000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 1,113 kilometers (692 miles / 601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 an international route connecting Costa Rica 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 06:55 in Puntarenas, it's 07:55 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,948 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Chacarita Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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