MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
6,238 km
3,876 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
6,238 km
3,876 mi / 3,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bogota
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE ZGF
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code MDE ZGF
ICAO Code SKRG CZGF
City Rionegro Grand Forks
Country Colombia Canada
Timezone America/Bogota America/Vancouver
Elevation 6,955 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 49.020000, -118.430000

Rionegro (MDE) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 6,238 kilometers (3,876 miles / 3,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 12:34 in Rionegro, it's 09:34 in Grand Forks. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,235 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks (ZGF) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 125° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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