LFT
Lafayette
United States
3,186 km
1,980 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
3,186 km
1,980 mi / 1,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
144°
southeast

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LFT MDE
Airport Name Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LFT MDE
ICAO Code KLFT SKRG
City Lafayette Rionegro
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Chicago America/Bogota
Elevation 42 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -91.990000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lafayette (LFT) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 3,186 kilometers (1,980 miles / 1,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Lafayette, it's 21:00 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,913 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lafayette (LFT) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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