MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
5,101 km
3,169 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
5,101 km
3,169 mi / 2,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Bogota
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE VEL
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code MDE VEL
ICAO Code SKRG KVEL
City Rionegro Vernal
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Denver
Elevation 6,955 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 40.440000, -109.510000

Rionegro (MDE) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 5,101 kilometers (3,169 miles / 2,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 10:10 in Rionegro, it's 08:10 in Vernal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,681 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional 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 Vernal (VEL) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 129° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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