MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
4,200 km
2,610 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
4,200 km
2,610 mi / 2,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE SQI
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code MDE SQI
ICAO Code SKRG KSQI
City Rionegro Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Chicago
Elevation 6,955 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 41.740000, -89.680000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 4,200 kilometers (2,610 miles / 2,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:45 in Rionegro, it's 14:45 in Sterling/Rockfalls.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,307 feet between the two airports. Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field 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 Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). 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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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