MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
1,167 km
725 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
1,167 km
725 mi / 630 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE NCR
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport San Carlos
IATA Code MDE NCR
ICAO Code SKRG MNSC
City Rionegro San Carlos
Country Colombia Nicaragua
Timezone America/Bogota America/Managua
Elevation 6,955 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 11.130000, -84.770000

Rionegro (MDE) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 1,167 kilometers (725 miles / 630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Colombia with Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:34 in Rionegro, it's 15:34 in San Carlos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,864 feet between the two airports. San Carlos sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Carlos (NCR) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and San Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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