MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
433 km
269 miles
PPN
Popayan
Colombia
Distance
433 km
269 mi / 234 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE PPN
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport
IATA Code MDE PPN
ICAO Code SKRG SKPP
City Rionegro Popayan
Country Colombia Colombia
Timezone America/Bogota America/Bogota
Elevation 6,955 ft 5,687 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 2.450000, -76.610000

Rionegro (MDE) to Popayan (PPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 433 kilometers (269 miles / 234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Colombia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Rionegro, it's 09:58 in Popayan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,268 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia 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 Popayan (PPN) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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