LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,433 km
5,240 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
8,433 km
5,240 mi / 4,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

LHR MDE
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LHR MDE
ICAO Code EGLL SKRG
City London Rionegro
Country United Kingdom Colombia
Timezone Europe/London America/Bogota
Elevation 83 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 6.160000, -75.420000

London (LHR) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 8,433 kilometers (5,240 miles / 4,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in London, it's 15:34 in Rionegro. With a 6-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 6,872 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 38° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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