MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
4,628 km
2,876 miles
QGP
Garanhuns
Brazil
Distance
4,628 km
2,876 mi / 2,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE QGP
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Garanhuns Airport
IATA Code MDE QGP
ICAO Code SKRG SNGN
City Rionegro Garanhuns
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Recife
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,533 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -8.830000, -36.470000

Rionegro (MDE) to Garanhuns (QGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Garanhuns Airport (QGP) in Garanhuns, Brazil is 4,628 kilometers (2,876 miles / 2,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 11:17 in Rionegro, it's 13:17 in Garanhuns.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,422 feet between the two airports. Garanhuns 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 Garanhuns (QGP) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Garanhuns Airport (QGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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