MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
6,443 km
4,004 miles
YZU
Whitecourt
Canada
Distance
6,443 km
4,004 mi / 3,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Bogota
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE YZU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Whitecourt Airport
IATA Code MDE YZU
ICAO Code SKRG CYZU
City Rionegro Whitecourt
Country Colombia Canada
Timezone America/Bogota America/Edmonton
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,567 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 54.140000, -115.790000

Rionegro (MDE) to Whitecourt (YZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Whitecourt Airport (YZU) in Whitecourt, Canada is 6,443 kilometers (4,004 miles / 3,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Canada. 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 11:18 in Rionegro, it's 09:18 in Whitecourt.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,388 feet between the two airports. Whitecourt 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 Whitecourt (YZU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 131° (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 Whitecourt Airport (YZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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