Medellín to Riohacha (MDE–RCH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AV8516
AV avianca
320
9:25 AM
-05
11:00 AM
-05
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV8517
AV avianca
320
11:40 AM
-05
1:05 PM
-05
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Medellín to Riohacha
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 408 mi 1h 35m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

MDE–RCH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 408 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDE–RCH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 7 320 1h35 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDE to RCH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to RCH.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
27
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Riohacha from Medellín

Nearby airports with service to Almirante Padilla Airport.
Metric MDE→RCH BOG→RCH
Distance from MDE 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 7 67
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of MDE with service to Almirante Padilla Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Riohacha is 0 hours the same as Medellín.
MDE: -05 · RCH: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 6:00 PM in Riohacha.
Distance & Flight Time
408 mi / 656 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m.

MDE–RCH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to Riohacha route.
Route details
Distance408 mi / 656 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: RCH
IATA / ICAORCH / SKRH
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Elevation43 ft / 13 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to RCH flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Almirante Padilla Airport take approximately 1h 35m. The route covers 408 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MDE to RCH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RCH to MDE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDE to RCH

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDE to RCH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to RCH ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 408 miles (656 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via BOG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bogota (BOG).