MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
4,726 km
2,937 miles
STK
Sterling
United States
Distance
4,726 km
2,937 mi / 2,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Bogota
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE STK
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Sterling Municipal Airport
IATA Code MDE STK
ICAO Code SKRG KSTK
City Rionegro Sterling
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Denver
Elevation 6,955 ft 4,038 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 40.610000, -103.260000

Rionegro (MDE) to Sterling (STK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 4,726 kilometers (2,937 miles / 2,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 12:49 in Rionegro, it's 10:49 in Sterling.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,917 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal 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 Sterling (STK) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 137° (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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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