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

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

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Riohacha to Medellín
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 408 mi 1h 25m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

RCH–MDE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 408 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RCH–MDE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 7 320 1h25 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, RCH to MDE 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 RCH to MDE.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
34
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 Medellín from Riohacha

Nearby airports with service to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport.
Metric RCH→MDE SMR→MDE BAQ→MDE
Distance from RCH 93 mi 133 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 4
Weekly flights 7 59 34
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 15m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of RCH with service to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Riohacha, it's 6:00 PM in Medellín.
Distance & Flight Time
408 mi / 656 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.

RCH–MDE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riohacha to Medellín route.
Route details
Distance408 mi / 656 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: RCH
IATA / ICAORCH / SKRH
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Elevation43 ft / 13 m
Destination: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RCH to MDE flights.
Nonstop flights from Almirante Padilla Airport to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 408 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from RCH to MDE. 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 MDE to RCH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SMR, BAQ and CTG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RCH to MDE

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

RCH to MDE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RCH to MDE ranges from 1 hours 25 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 17 hours via BOG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Marta (SMR), Barranquilla (BAQ) and Cartagena (CTG).