MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
503 km
313 miles
SBB
Santa Barbara
Venezuela
Distance
503 km
313 mi / 272 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Bogota
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SBB
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Santa Barbara de Barinas Airport
IATA Code MDE SBB
ICAO Code SKRG SVSB
City Rionegro Santa Barbara
Country Colombia Venezuela
Timezone America/Bogota America/Caracas
Elevation 6,955 ft 590 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 7.800000, -71.170000

Rionegro (MDE) to Santa Barbara (SBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Santa Barbara de Barinas Airport (SBB) in Santa Barbara, Venezuela is 503 kilometers (313 miles / 272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 10:08 in Rionegro, it's 11:08 in Santa Barbara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,365 feet between the two airports. Santa Barbara de Barinas 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 Barbara (SBB) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Barbara de Barinas Airport (SBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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