MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
5,412 km
3,363 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
5,412 km
3,363 mi / 2,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

MDE WCA
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code MDE WCA
ICAO Code SKRG SCST
City Rionegro Castro
Country Colombia Chile
Timezone America/Bogota America/Santiago
Elevation 6,955 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Rionegro (MDE) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 5,412 kilometers (3,363 miles / 2,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 09:18 in Rionegro, it's 11:18 in Castro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,804 feet between the two airports. Gamboa 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 Castro (WCA) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 358° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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