MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
4,496 km
2,794 miles
PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
4,496 km
2,794 mi / 2,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE PLU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
IATA Code MDE PLU
ICAO Code SKRG SBBH
City Rionegro Belo Horizonte
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,589 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -19.850000, -43.950000

Rionegro (MDE) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 4,496 kilometers (2,794 miles / 2,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 09:38 in Rionegro, it's 11:38 in Belo Horizonte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,366 feet between the two airports. Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade 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 Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 307° (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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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