Airport Comparison
| MDE | PBX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | Fazenda Piraguassu Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | PBX |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | SWPQ |
| City | Rionegro | Porto Alegre Do Norte |
| Country | Colombia | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | America/Cuiaba |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 705 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | -10.860000, -51.690000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to Porto Alegre Do Norte (PBX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Fazenda Piraguassu Airport (PBX) in Porto Alegre Do Norte, Brazil is 3,237 kilometers (2,012 miles / 1,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.
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 Colombia with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:30 in Rionegro, it's 06:30 in Porto Alegre Do Norte.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,250 feet between the two airports. Fazenda Piraguassu Airport 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 Porto Alegre Do Norte (PBX) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 305° (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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Fazenda Piraguassu Airport (PBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.