MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
4,782 km
2,971 miles
SBJ
Sao Mateus
Brazil
Distance
4,782 km
2,971 mi / 2,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SBJ
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Sao Mateus Airport
IATA Code MDE SBJ
ICAO Code SKRG SNMX
City Rionegro Sao Mateus
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,955 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -18.720000, -39.830000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sao Mateus (SBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) in Sao Mateus, Brazil is 4,782 kilometers (2,971 miles / 2,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 09:21 in Rionegro, it's 11:21 in Sao Mateus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,857 feet between the two airports. Sao Mateus 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 Sao Mateus (SBJ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 302° (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 Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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