Airport Comparison
| MDE | SYQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | Tobias Bolanos International Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | SYQ |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | MRPV |
| City | Rionegro | San Jose |
| Country | Colombia | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 3,287 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | 9.960000, -84.140000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,049 kilometers (652 miles / 566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.
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 Costa Rica. 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 08:39 in Rionegro, it's 07:39 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,668 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International 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 San Jose (SYQ) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.