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MDE to CNG: distance & flight time
Rio Negro (Jose Maria Córdova International Airport) → Cognac (Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base)
5,196 mi
8,362 km · 4,515 nm
10h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,196 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 39m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDE — Jose Maria Córdova International Airport · Rio Negro, Colombia
- CNG — Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base · Cognac, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDE
- EOH · Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport12 mi away
- PAL · German Olano Air Base71 mi away
- OTU · Otu Airport76 mi away
- MQU · Mariquita Airport76 mi away
Near CNG
- ANG · Angoulême-Brie-Champniers Airport26 mi away
- RYN · Royan-Médis Airport32 mi away
- RCO · Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport36 mi away
- NIT · Niort-Souché Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDE from CNG?
The flight distance from Rio Negro (MDE) to Cognac (CNG) is 5,196 miles (8,362 km, 4,515 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDE to CNG?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 39m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MDE to CNG?
Nonstop service on MDE–CNG depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 10h 39m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rio Negro and Cognac?
Cognac is 7 hours ahead of Rio Negro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDE to CNG?
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Why are some MDE to CNG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MDE–CNG tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.