LDH
Lord Howe Island
Australia
13,704 km
8,515 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,704 km
8,515 mi / 7,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Lord_Howe
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LDH MDE
Airport Name Lord Howe Island Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LDH MDE
ICAO Code YLHI SKRG
City Lord Howe Island Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Lord_Howe America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -31.540000, 159.080000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,704 kilometers (8,515 miles / 7,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Australia with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:01 in Lord Howe Island, it's 06:01 in Rionegro. With a 16-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 6,950 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lord Howe Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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