MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
4,614 km
2,867 miles
RIA
Santa Maria
Brazil
Distance
4,614 km
2,867 mi / 2,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE RIA
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code MDE RIA
ICAO Code SKRG SBSM
City Rionegro Santa Maria
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,955 ft 287 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -29.710000, -53.690000

Rionegro (MDE) to Santa Maria (RIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil is 4,614 kilometers (2,867 miles / 2,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 11:47 in Rionegro, it's 13:47 in Santa Maria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,668 feet between the two airports. Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria (RIA) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 326° (north 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 Santa Maria Airport (RIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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