LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
10,321 km
6,413 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,321 km
6,413 mi / 5,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

LAQ MDE
Airport Name La Abraq Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LAQ MDE
ICAO Code HLLQ SKRG
City Al Bayda' Rionegro
Country Libya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Bogota
Elevation 2,157 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 32.790000, 21.960000 6.160000, -75.420000

Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,321 kilometers (6,413 miles / 5,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Libya with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:47 in Al Bayda', it's 18:47 in Rionegro. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,798 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than La Abraq Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the La Abraq Airport (LAQ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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