MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
6,575 km
4,085 miles
SMB
Cerro Sombrero
Chile
Distance
6,575 km
4,085 mi / 3,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

MDE SMB
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Franco Bianco Airport
IATA Code MDE SMB
ICAO Code SKRG SCSB
City Rionegro Cerro Sombrero
Country Colombia Chile
Timezone America/Bogota America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 6,955 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -52.740000, -69.330000

Rionegro (MDE) to Cerro Sombrero (SMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile is 6,575 kilometers (4,085 miles / 3,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:24 in Rionegro, it's 15:24 in Cerro Sombrero.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,851 feet between the two airports. Franco Bianco 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 Cerro Sombrero (SMB) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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