Airport Comparison
| MDE | PUQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | PUQ |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | SCCI |
| City | Rionegro | Punta Arenas |
| Country | Colombia | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | America/Punta_Arenas |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 139 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | -53.000000, -70.850000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile is 6,592 kilometers (4,096 miles / 3,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 177°.
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 Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 19:53 in Rionegro, it's 21:53 in Punta Arenas.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,816 feet between the two airports. Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo 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 Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.