Airport Comparison
| MDE | PZO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | PZO |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | SVPR |
| City | Rionegro | Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana |
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 472 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | 8.290000, -62.760000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana (PZO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) in Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela is 1,416 kilometers (880 miles / 765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 80°.
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 Venezuela. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:15 in Rionegro, it's 12:15 in Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,483 feet between the two airports. General Manuel Carlos Piar International 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 Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana (PZO) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.